Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Category: Medical Requisition Number: NURSE003326 Posted : July 6, 2026 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location Fitchburg | Fitchburg Fitchburg, MA 01420, USA Pay or shift range: $110,000 USD to $137,500 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons. Description JOIN THE CHC FAMILY! Community Health Connections (CHC) is a multi-site, non-profit health care center offering urgent care, primary family medical and pediatric care, preventative and restorative dental care, oral surgery, behavioral health services for children and adults, and substance use disorder treatment, and specialty services including optometry eye care, optical shop, acupuncture, nutrition consultations and podiatry. CHC is mission-driven, providing compassionate, quality health care regardless of income or health insurance status. CHC has five sites within Fitchburg, Gardner and Leominster with decades of experience as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving 36 communities in North Central Massachusetts. Under the general direction of the supervising physician and Medical Director, the NP coordinates the comprehensive health care needs of the specific patient population and provides appropriate direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of specific conditions. Participates in educational and research activities of the department. Responsibilities include: Assesses patient's physical and psychosocial health/illness status through history taking and physical examination. Practices within the collaborative model with physicians, nurse practitioners and clinical psychologists Diagnoses, manages, and appropriately refers patients with acute, episodic, or chronic illness according to department protocols. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests according to established guidelines. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards. As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs. Minimum Qualifications: Massachusetts Licensed Registered Nurse, required. Certified in Massachusetts to practice in the expanded role as a Family Nurse Practitioner, required. Certified in CPR/AED or equivalent. Demonstrated mastery of a specialty area or other related field normally acquired by 3-5 years progressively responsible nursing experience. 401k Generous vacation and personal time for eligible employees Sick time Medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% paid Life insurance/AD&D 100% paid Long-Term disability. Discounts on travel and entertainment! Discounts on cell phone service, computer purchases, and more! College Tuition Rewards/CMEs Company Events & Activities (Annual cookout and holiday party, health and wellness events, Lunch & Learn’s, team building, and more!) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) EyeMed Vision Care Program Discounts on - gym membership, travel & entertainment tickets, electronics, and more! Education Required Bachelors or better. Licenses & Certifications Required Board Certification ACLS Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr