Outpatient Geriatric Medicine AP Opportunity

Diversity Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health in western Massachusetts is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join the Division of Geriatric Medicine in Longmeadow. This full-time role operates Monday–Friday, 8a–5p, with 1 hour of protected time each day, and no nights, calls, or weekends.

You will care for older adults, including those with cognitive impairment, and engage in goals-of-care discussions. Join an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation specialists, pharmacists,

Qualifications

• BC Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with 1 year APP practice.
• Strong commitment to collaboration, courage, quality and lifelong learning.
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team in a geriatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Care for aging population in a clinic setting with cognitive impairment and goals-of-care discussions.
• Collaborate with social workers, nursing staff, rehabilitation specialists, pharmacists, and families.
• Participate in onboarding and ongoing professional development.
• Provide care Monday-Friday 8a-5p with 1 hour protected time daily; no nights/call/weekends.

Skills

Collaboration

Team coordination

Education

Nurse Practitioner (BC)

Physician Assistant

Job description

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system in western Massachusetts which consists of an academic medical center, three community hospitals and the region's largest multispecialty group. Our flagship hospital, Baystate Medical Center, is home to the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate. We are seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join our staff.

Join an organization that has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement and are often among the first adopters of better ways to deliver care. Be part of an inspired and compassionate team working together to care for the communities that need us.

Position Highlights

• Join the Division of Geriatric Medicine consisting of 5 physicians and 5 advanced practitioners at the first age-friendly health system in the U.S., as recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
• Based out of our Longmeadow, MA clinic, candidates will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team - including social workers, nursing staff, rehabilitation specialists, pharmacists, and families - to care for our aging population.
• Our strong support staff support includes 3 clinical nurses, 2 social workers, 1 PSR and faculty.
• See a wide variety of cases and patient types in our clinic setting including cognitive impairment, dementia and goals-of-care discussions.
• This is a full-time position with hours Monday-Friday 8a-5p. Candidates will have 1 hour of protected time per day. No nights/call/weekends.
• Educational opportunities include weekly 1:1 clinical time with leadership, divisional weekly interdisciplinary team meetings, and care coordination meetings.
• Candidates will participate in a comprehensive onboarding process designed to support a smooth transition to independent practice.

Qualifications: BC Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a minimum of 1 year APP practice experience. A strong commitment to collaboration, courage, quality and lifelong learning is essential for success.

The compensation ranges in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Outpatient Geriatrics AP: $129,780 - $164,400

At Baystate Health, we believe that treating one another with dignity and fairness is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to ensuring opportunity and inclusion for everyone through equitable policies, practices, and procedures and creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

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Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.