Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care - Nantucket

The General Hospital Corporation; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Nantucket Cottage Hospital seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to manage patient care across the lifespan in an Urgent Care setting. The role requires prior Urgent Care experience and a Family Medicine background, with responsibilities including diagnostic testing, care planning, and medication management.

Master's in PA studies and MA PA license are required. The site supports teamwork, teaching opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant required.
• 2 years of experience as a PA or NP required.
• Urgent Care experience and a Family Medicine background with experience caring for patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on examination findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to policies.
• Maintains high-quality timely documentation including admissions, progress, and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as appropriate to patient population.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Physician Assistant (PA)

Family Medicine

Urgent Care

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Massachusetts Physician Assistant License

Job description

Site: Nantucket Cottage Hospital

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

This role is responsible for the assessment and management of patients across the lifespan, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations, in an Urgent Care setting. Candidates must have prior Urgent Care experience and a Family Medicine background with experience caring for patients of all ages. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing and implementing appropriate plans of care, and providing ongoing evaluation and management. The role may also include additional responsibilities, such as precepting a small group of learners.

Qualifications

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant required

Licenses and Credentials

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Mass License required

Experience

2 years of experience as a PA or NP required

Prior Urgent Care experience and a Family Medicine background with experience caring for patients of all ages.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occassionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occassionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occassionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occassionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occassionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occassionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

57 Prospect Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$130,644.80 - $173,867.20/Annual

Grade

7

At 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

1575 Nantucket Cottage Hospital 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 inf