Family Medicine Outpatient APP (Portuguese fluency is a plus)

PRIMACARE; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Malpractice coverage

401K retirement plan

CME allowance

Vacation

Job summary

Prima CARE, a 180-provider, physician-owned multispecialty group based in Fall River, Massachusetts, is seeking a Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join a Family Medicine physician's practice on a full-time basis (36–40 hours/week, four days per week, Thursdays off). Part-time options (2–3 days/week) are available.

The APP will see adults and adolescents under physician supervision, with independent responsibility as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Massachusetts as NP or PA; valid DEA certificate; Massachusetts CS registration.
• Excellent communication and mature, compassionate demeanor.
• Ability to work independently within physician supervision.
• Experience preferred, but strong new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• See adult and adolescent patients under supervision and assume responsibility as expertise allows.
• Collaborate with Family Medicine physician and care team.
• Participate in on-site testing with full lab and imaging facilities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Portuguese fluency

Patient care

Education

Massachusetts licensure for NP/PA

DEA certificate

Massachusetts CS registration

Tools

eClinicalworks EMR

Job description

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Prima CARE is a 180-provider, physician-owned multispecialty group, based in Fall River, Massachusetts, currently employing 70 advanced practice providers. We are seeking a Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join the office practice of a Family Medicine physician, full-time 36-40 hours per week, four days per week (Thursdays off) with no nights or weekends. Part-time (2-3 days per week) can also be an option.

The APP would see adult and adolescent patients under physician supervision, assuming independent responsibility for patient care commensurate with his/her experience, training, and confidence. We are prepared to hire immediately and to begin the on-boarding and insurance credentialing so that the successful candidate can begin working as soon as possible. Experience is desirable, but we would consider a recent graduate with a strong background and an ability to work confidently and independently. Fluency in Portuguese is particularly valuable in Fall River.

The APP will be an employee of Prima CARE, but will function as a member of an office-based patient-focused team. The candidate must be licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, hold a valid Drug Enforcement Agency certificate, and hold a Massachusetts controlled substances registration. Compassion, maturity, and excellent communication skills are essential. Prima CARE uses eClinicalworks as its EMR. The practice has the full support of Prima CARE specialists and testing facilities, which are all on-site and readily-available. These include a full laboratory, radiology, cardiac and pulmonary testing, allergy, infectious diseases, etc.

Compensation is competitive, with benefits that include health insurance, malpractice coverage, a 401K retirement plan, a CME allowance, and vacation.

• health insurance
• malpractice coverage
• a 401K retirement plan
• a CME allowance
• vacation

Fall River is in a lovely part of New England, surrounded by city, waterfront, suburban, or farmland communities. Twenty minutes from Providence, 45-60 minutes from Boston, and 30 minutes from Cape Cod and Newport, Fall River is an attractive location with a multitude of choices for home and recreation.