Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Express Care

Cooley Dickinson Medical Group; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Express Care is seeking a per diem Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) to join our walk-in care team.

The APP evaluates and treats common non-life-threatening illnesses, with onsite radiology and lab support. Shifts are 2 per month or 6 per quarter, and coverage rotates among four Express Care locations in western Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies is required.
• Licensed PA credential and state license are required.
• Experience as a licensed PA in urgent care/primary care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care and counseling to ambulatory patients in various settings.
• Performs histories and physical examinations with appropriate follow-up.
• Orders and interprets labs and diagnostic tests and documents care timely.
• Develops plans of care and follows up based on findings.
• Gives medications and writes prescriptions per policies.

Skills

Clinical care

Patient communication

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Our Express Care team is seeking a per diem Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing team. We provide convenient walk-in care for patients seven days a week, with no appointment necessary.

Our centers are open:

• Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM


• Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Per Diem APPs are required to work 2 shifts per month or 6 shifts per quarter and must be willing to rotate among all four Express Care locations based on staffing needs.

Our Express Care centers are located at:

• 30 Locust Street, Northampton, MA 01060


• 12 College Highway, Southampton, MA 01073


• 170 University Drive, Amherst, MA 01002


• 489 Bernardston Road, Greenfield, MA 01301

Express Care provides treatment for patients 18 months of age and older. Onsite radiology and laboratory services, including blood draws, are available to support timely diagnosis and treatment.

Our APPs evaluate and treat a wide variety of non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries with skill, compassion, and efficiency, including:

• Cold, flu, and viral illnesses


• Respiratory infections


• Ear and eye infections


• Urinary tract infections


• Rashes and other minor skin conditions


• Cuts and minor lacerations


• Suturing and suture removal


• Minor burns


• Strains and sprains


• Minor fractures


• Incision and drainage of abscesses


• Sports and camp physicals


• Occupational medicine services, including drug testing

Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.


• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.


• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.


• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.


• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.


• Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.


• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree Physician Assistant required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials: Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience: Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• 1 year of Urgent Care, Primary Care, and/or Emergency Medicine experience preferred

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$59.04 - $83.59/Hourly

Grade

7At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

1920 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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