Physician Assistant- Primary Care

BAS HealthCare; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BAS Healthcare, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks an Advanced Practitioner (NP or PA) to join a patient‑centered, multidisciplinary medical center.

In this full‑time role you will assess patients, plan and implement care, evaluate health status, and develop individualized treatment plans within guidelines, while prioritizing education and cost‑effective care. The position requires MA licensure, prescriptive authority, BLS/ACLS, and 1–3 years of related experience; influenza vaccination is required for

Qualifications

• NP: Master's in Nursing with MA license, prescriptive authority from MA DPH-DCP and APRN authorization
• PA: Active MA PA license and DEA registration
• BLS/ACLS certification required for all candidates
• Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment
• Proficiency with computer systems, including MS Office
• 1–3 years of related work experience

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for a patient panel
• Evaluate health status, history, exams, tests, and risk to establish diagnoses
• Develop and implement individualized care plans including treatment and medications
• Deliver care with focus on patient satisfaction and cost‑effectiveness
• Monitor responses and revise care plans; provide education and self-care support
• Provide patient orientation and appropriate referrals
• Collaborate with physicians and care team as needed
• Identify learning needs and assist with educational programs

Skills

Proficiency with computer systems

Patient education & counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Massachusetts nursing license

Prescriptive authority MA DPH-DCP

DEA registration

BLS/ACLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

Job description

Location

Cambridge, MA

Cambridge, Massachusetts is a vibrant and intellectually stimulating city, home to world-renowned universities and a thriving innovation hub just across the river from Boston. The city offers a rich cultural scene, diverse dining options, and excellent public transportation, making it an exceptional place to live and work.

Facility

This established medical center is part of a growing regional health system with a strong commitment to patient-centered care and community health. The facility supports a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and provides excellent resources for advanced practice providers looking to make a meaningful impact.

Opportunity

Advanced Practitioner / Advance Practice Provider / Physician Assistant

Job Details

• Full-time position, 40 hours per week, open to both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
• Perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care for a panel of patients
• Evaluate individual health care status including patient history, physical examination, screening and diagnostic tests, and risk assessment to establish diagnoses
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care including treatments and medications within defined practice guidelines
• Deliver care with a focus on patient satisfaction and cost-effective practices
• Participate in the development and evaluation of practice guidelines
• Monitor patient responses to therapy and revise care plans as indicated, with emphasis on patient education, counseling, and self-care encouragement
• Provide ongoing individualized patient orientation and make appropriate referrals based on patient needs
• Seek consultation from physicians and other members of the healthcare team as appropriate
• Identify learning needs of patients and staff and collaborate with leaders to prioritize educational programs
• Participate in interdisciplinary education programs and provide clinical precepting for nursing, nurse practitioner, and medical students
• Provide leadership that supports practice policies and organizational goals
• Required for NPs: Master's degree in Nursing, active Massachusetts nursing license, valid prescriptive authority from MA DPH-DCP and Federal DEA, MA Board authorization to practice as an APRN, and 1-3 years of related work experience
• Required for PAs: Active MA PA license, DEA registration, and BLS/ACLS certification
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required for all candidates
• Proficiency with computer systems including web-based applications and Microsoft Office required
• Preferred: Related primary care practice expertise
• Must be competent to provide patient care across age groups from neonatal through elderly populations
• Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment

Compensation

Employed salary with benefits.