Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) - Adult Medicine
Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Department: Adult Medicine
Specialty: Primary Care / Internal Medicine
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services to adult patients. This opportunity is with a community-focused healthcare organization serving diverse and underserved populations.
The ideal candidate will have experience in primary care, community health, or public health and a strong commitment to delivering accessible, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care, including routine physicals, preventive care, and acute sick visits.
- Administer immunizations and provide diagnosis, treatment, and education for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and common infections.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patient illnesses and injuries within the scope of practice.
- Manage complex medical conditions consistent with adult medicine and internal medicine practice.
- Review patient medical histories and interpret laboratory results and diagnostic tests.
- Develop appropriate treatment plans and educate patients on disease prevention and management.
- Coordinate referrals, follow-up appointments, and appropriate utilization of healthcare services.
- Monitor patient outcomes and satisfaction while maintaining high standards of care.
- Provide culturally sensitive care to individuals from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ patients and individuals experiencing substance use disorders.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
Required Qualifications
- Current, unrestricted Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
- Active DEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (CSR).
- Board certification in Adult, Family, or Geriatric Medicine, as applicable to the provider's credentials.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Clinical experience in primary care, adult medicine, internal medicine, community health, or a related setting is preferred.
Preferred Skills And Experience
- Experience serving underserved or multicultural patient populations.
- Familiarity with community health and public health settings.
- Comfort treating patients with substance use disorders, including those requiring office-based addiction treatment (OBAT).
- Spanish or Portuguese language skills are a plus but are not required.
- Strong communication, clinical decision-making, and patient education skills.
- Commitment to inclusive, compassionate, and patient-centered care.
Schedule
- Flexible scheduling, Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays.
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
- Light practice call responsibilities.
Compensation And Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
- Medical insurance available upon hire, subject to plan eligibility.
- Dental, vision, and disability benefits.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Federal TortClaims Act (FTCA) malpractice coverage.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid CME time.
- Reimbursement for eligible professional license, DEA, and CSR renewals.
- Generous paid time off.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Tuition assistance.
- Relocation assistance.
- Potential eligibility for HRSA, Massachusetts League and Public Service Loan Forgiveness ... programs, subject to applicable requirements.