Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider Access Specialist

South County Hospital; Wakefield (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

South County Health is seeking a full-time physician assistant or nurse practitioner to serve as a Primary Care Access Specialist. This role focuses on same-day visits and coverage across the primary care network, collaborating with physicians and APPs to ensure timely patient access.

The ideal candidate brings board certification (PA or NP), RI licensure, and at least 5 years of primary care experience, with strong EMR documentation and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple clinical needs.
• Comfort in fast-paced primary care environments.
• Commitment to patient safety and continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide same-day and short-notice primary care visits.
• Support providers and patients through clinical coverage and EMR inbox management.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, practice managers, and clinical leadership.
• Ensure timely, high-quality care across the primary care network.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Communication

Prioritization

EMR inbox management

Education

Physician Assistant certification

Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider Access Specialist

South County Medical Group · Primary Care Narragansett

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: day

Hours: M-F

On Call Rotation: Yes

Holiday Rotation: No

Bi-Weekly Hours: 80

South County Health is seeking a full-time physician assistant or nurse practitioner to serve as a Primary Care Access Specialist to join our dynamic primary care team. This unique clinical role is designed for a provider who enjoys variety, collaboration, and making a meaningful difference in patient access and continuity of care.

The Primary Care Access Specialist provides same-day and short-notice primary care visits while also supporting providers and patients through clinical coverage and EMR inbox management when established PCPs are unavailable.

This is an opportunity to practice across our primary care network, work collaboratively with physicians and advanced practice providers, and help ensure patients receive timely, high-quality

The ideal candidate is a clinically skilled and adaptable primary care provider who is comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with physicians, APPs, practice managers, and clinical leadership.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple clinical needs.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced primary care environment.
• Commitment to patient safety and continuity of care.
• Strong EMR documentation and inbox-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple practice locations.
• Professionalism, flexibility, and a patient-centered approach.

Required Qualifications

• Board certified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• Current licensure in the State of Rhode Island or the ability to be licensed in RI.
• Current applicable board certification or eligibility.
• Ability to meet South County Health credentialing and privileging requirements.
• A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience caring for primary care patients

We offer a nationally competitive salary and benefits package, productivity incentive opportunities, and an annual CME allowance.

Beautiful Rhode Island is known as the Ocean state and affords an unparalleled quality of life, a low cost of living and a temperate climate. Our practice is located between Boston and New York City and is only a short drive from Providence––the state’s trendy capital famous for its food and entertainment scenes. The Ocean State is a paradise for boaters, beach goers, surfers and fishermen. South County, in particular, is home to the state’s finest golf courses, state parks, hiking and biking trails. The mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire are within easy reach for a day or weekend of New England’s best skiing.

South County Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.