Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Primary Care

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod in Massachusetts-Falmouth is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Primary Care team. The role focuses on evaluating and treating clinical patients, supporting physicians, and providing walk-in coverage as needed.

The candidate will hold an MA license as NP or PA (CNP/PA) with DEA registration if prescribing, and BLS certification. Two years of NP/PA experience is preferred; full-time employment with salary in the posted range.

Qualifications

• MSN or higher required for NP track; MA licensed NP.
• MA licensure as Nurse Practitioner (CNP) or MA licensure as Physician's Assistant (PA).
• DEA registration required if prescribing.
• BLS certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide annual health examinations and treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
• Assist physicians and deliver walk-in coverage.
• Coordinate care with visiting nurses, hospice and other agencies.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and staff.
• Maintain service excellence and participate in process improvements.

Education

MSN - Master of Science in Nursing or higher

CNP - Licensed Certified Nurse Practitioner in MA

MPAS - Masters from ARC-PA accredited program

PA - Licensed Physician's Assistant in MA

DEA Registration (required if prescribing)

BLS - Basic Life Support certification

Job description

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Job Description - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Primary Care (260320-50024764)

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Primary Care - ( 260320-50024764 )

Purpose of Position : To evaluate and treat clinical patients. Assist physicians and provide walk-in coverage as needed.

Description

• 1. Under the direction of the Operations Manager and the direction of the supervising physician for patient care issues; provide annual health examinations, routine follow-up and evaluation, and treatment of acute and chronic medical problems of patients.
• 2. Assist in care of specific patients, provide diagnostic assessment and therapeutic services to ill or injured patients, initiate and arrange consultations and referrals and promote the concept of cooperation and develop open lines of communication with patients, employees, physicians, administrators and other personnel within and outside the practice.
• 3. Provide clinical training and education to clinical MACC staff.
• 4. Interact with staff of Visiting Nurse Association, Hospice and other private agencies to provide comprehensive patient care.
• 5. Treat and counsel patients in medical office. Communicate with out-patients.
• 6. Perform all responsibilities/duties required by the position, and practice to assure that the needs of the patient is served.
• 7. Perform other work related duties as requested/directed
• 8. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
• 9. Challenges current working practices, identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and solutions to management. Engages and commits to the organization’s culture of continuous improvement by actively participating, supporting, and promoting CCHC Pillars of Excellence.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING (NP)

• (MSN) - Master of Science in Nursing or higher
• ( CNP ) - Currently licensed as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• (DEA) – US Department of Justice DEA Registration (required if prescribing)
• (BLS) - Basic Life Support certification (obtain within 30 days, of position start offered within)
• (Preferred) – 2 years’ experience as Nurse Practitioner

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING (PA)

• (MPAS) - Masters from a program accredited by the ARC-PA
• ( PA ) - Currently licensed as a Physician’s Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• (DEA) – US Department of Justice DEA Registration (required if prescribing)
• (Preferred) – 2 years’ experience as a Physician Assistant

Organization

Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Falmouth

Department : MAC-General

Annual/Hourly : Annual - Based on Full Time Employment

Hiring Pay Range : $ 145682 - $ 160548