Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Associate (PA) - Primary

Job Description

Job Description

???? Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Associate (PA)

???? Portsmouth , New Hampshire
???? Greater Seacoast Health
???? Full-Time | Exempt
???? Competitive Compensation Based on Experience and License Type
???? Eligible for Federal and State Loan Repayment Programs

???? Experienced Provider Opportunity

This opportunity is designed for experienced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associates who have independently practiced in an outpatient setting and are ready to step into an established patient panel. A minimum of one (1) year of independent outpatient clinical practice experience is required, and providers with three to five (3–5) years of independent primary care experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Practice at the Top of Your License. Make an Impact Every Day.

Greater Seacoast Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Associate (PA) to join our growing Primary Care team in Somersworth, New Hampshire.

If you're looking for an opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships, practice team-based medicine, and make a lasting difference in your community, we'd love to talk with you.

???? What You'll Do

As a Primary Care Provider, you will:

• Deliver comprehensive primary care services across the lifespan.
• Perform preventive care, wellness visits, and chronic disease management.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Independently manage an established patient panel.
• Coordinate care with specialists and community resources.
• Collaborate closely with behavioral health, care management, and support teams.
• Participate in quality improvement and population health initiatives.
• Document patient care accurately within the electronic health record.
• Help foster a culture of teamwork, compassion, and continuous improvement.

???? Why You'll Love Practicing Here

⚖️ Work-Life Balance

Our provider model is designed to support sustainable practice and reduce administrative burden.

✔ 32 clinical hours and 8 dedicated administrative hours each week.

✔ Dedicated time for documentation, care coordination, and patient follow-up.

✔ Collaborative support teams that allow providers to focus on patient care.

???? Meaningful Practice Environment

You'll enjoy:

✔ Manageable patient volumes.

✔ Established patient panels.

✔ The opportunity to build long-term patient relationships.

✔ Collaborative clinical decision-making.

✔ A quality-focused approach to patient care.

???? Team-Based Care

Work alongside an integrated healthcare team that includes:

• Primary Care Providers
• Behavioral Health Clinicians
• Care Coordinators
• Dental Professionals
• Community Health Workers
• Patient Support Teams

We believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional teamwork.

???? Mission-Driven Care

Join a nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to ensuring healthcare is accessible to all members of our community, regardless of their circumstances.

Every day, our providers make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families throughout the Seacoast region.

✅ Required Experience & Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

• Current New Hampshire APRN and RN licensure.
• Board Certification through ANCC and/or AANP.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current BLS certification.

Physician Associate (PA)

• Current New Hampshire Physician Associate license.
• NCCPA Certification.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current BLS certification.

Experience

• Candidates must have a minimum of one (1) year of independent outpatient clinical practice experience. Providers with three to five (3–5) years of independent primary care experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing an established primary care patient panel.
• Experience providing comprehensive primary care services across the lifespan.
• Experience diagnosing and managing acute and chronic medical conditions across the lifespan.
• Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Community Health, Urgent Care, or FQHC experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong commitment to team-based care, quality outcomes, and population health management.

???? What We're Looking For

We're seeking seasoned providers who are ready to step into an established practice environment and contribute immediately as part of an integrated care team.

Successful candidates will:

✔ Bring established outpatient primary care experience.

✔ Be comfortable independently managing a patient panel.

✔ Thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment.

✔ Be passionate about improving community health.

✔ Deliver compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care.

???? About Greater Seacoast Health

Greater Seacoast Health is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving individuals and families throughout the New Hampshire Seacoast region.

Our integrated services include:

• Primary Care
• Behavioral Health
• Dental Care
• Prenatal Services
• Family Support Programs
• Substance Use Services

Our Mission

To provide innovative, compassionate, integrated health services that improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Join Our Team

If you're an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate looking for an opportunity to practice meaningful medicine in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.

Build relationships. Improve lives. Strengthen communities.

Apply today.