NP/PA Adult Medicine

Level: Experienced Job Location: New Bedford MA - New Bedford, MA 02740 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary/year Job Shift: Week Days Are you interested in making a difference and being part of a dedicated, highly skilled professional team providing patient-centered care to a community with unique needs? At the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center, we strive to provide high quality care to meet the challenging needs of our diverse patients who need more than just health care. We offer a variety of services to the community, including primary & urgent care, women’s health, pediatrics, adult medicine, behavioral health and dental care. Our patients develop strong bonds with our staff and rely on them for health care, as well as guidance with some basic needs that others may take for granted. Our mission to our patients is to educate and inspire them to be a participant in their total health care. Our mission to the community is to be a resource and leader. We are the PILOTS of outstanding primary care! Patient-Centered: We empathize with each patient, speak their language, and go above and beyond to meet their unique needs. Innovative: Our approach to providing quality care is dynamic, collaborative and adaptive. Local Partners: We are fully engaged as a primary agent for positive change. Obliging & Respectful: Our health center strives to maintain an accepting, safe, confidential and courteous environment for all. Every patient is welcomed, just as every employee is valued. Team Players: Our teams work closely & collaboratively with a focus to serve our patients and the community. Our vision is to improve the health & well-being of each patient, their families, and the greater community. If you are interested in an exceptionally rewarding opportunity, then we would love to speak with you! Greater New Bedford Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will examine patients, review medical histories, interpret diagnostic tests, diagnose patient injury/illness, provide appropriate treatment and education and consult with their supervising or collaborating provider when needed. The NP/PA will document treatment appropriately in the Electronic Health Record and follow the Health Center's policies and procedures regarding quality care and compliance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1 Responsible for conducting individual patient health history, physical assessments and screenings to include various diagnostic testing as needed. Responsible for interpreting the results and providing feedback to patient and/or designated family member. Responsible for prescribing/performing various treatment modalities - including, but not limited to: medications, injections, wellness counseling, suturing, and ancillary testing. Responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans. Consults and collaborates for with a variety of health care professionals and makes referrals as necessary. Monitors and ensures patient satisfaction. Facilitates appropriate utilization of the healthcare system and encourages appropriate follow-up care. Provides educational opportunities for the patient and/or family related to health status, utilizing additional resources when indicated. Responsible for facilitating patient's participation in medical and health care by providing information needed to make informed appropriate healthcare decisions. Maintains accurate, legible, timely documentation of patient encounters. Serves on and actively participates as a member on committees as assigned. Attends a variety of meetings, discussions, conferences, seminars, and workshops, both within and outside the organization as applicable to own position's responsibilities. Maintains certification in compliance with current State law. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to manage and provide the care appropriate to the ages of patients served on his/her assigned practice setting. Incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development relative to the patient's specific age. Additionally, incumbent must be able to provide the care needed as described in the Health Center policies and procedures. Qualifications REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Ability to effectively communicate with patients as well as physicians and other healthcare providers. Must possess the ability to treat patients and their families with compassion and understanding. Must possess the ability to treat patients as well as physicians and other healthcare providers. Must be detail oriented, observant and maintain a strong ability to focus when evaluating and treating patients. Must possess problem solving skills to evaluate patients and administer appropriate treatments. Must protect confidential information pertaining to patients according to Health Center protocol. Experience in Adult Medicine and/or Geriatric care. Experience and ability to provide patient education. Commitment and interest in working with low income and culturally diverse population. REQUIRED EDUCATION & OTHER CREDENTIALS: Current and unrestricted Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Current CPR/BLS Certification Maintain continuing medical education #J-18808-Ljbffr Greater New Bedford Community Health Center, Inc.