Internal Medicine Physician Assistant

NP/PA Internal Medicine in Newburyport, Massachusetts - Located on the coast 40 miles north of Boston Position Details:

• Full-time, permanent
• Seeking a Nurse Practitioner-Advanced Practice Provider
• Provides direct patient care relative to physical diagnosis and therapeutic management independently, using physician consultation where appropriate
• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the plan of care for a panel of patients. Evaluates individual health care status of patients, including eliciting a patient history, performance of physical examination, ordering of screening and diagnostic tests, risk assessment and interprets this information to establish a diagnosis.
• Develops and implements a plan of care, including treatments, medications and the like within defined guidelines for practice.
• Provides care to the patient in a manner that incorporates the principles of patient satisfaction and delivery of cost effective care.
• Participates in the development and evaluation of practice guidelines.
• Monitors the individual Äôs response to therapy and revises the plan, as indicated, with particular attention to education and counseling and encouragement of self-care.
• Seeks consultation from the consulting physician and other members of the healthcare team. Makes appropriate referrals as indicated by patient needs.
• Identifies learning needs of patients and staff and collaborates with other leaders to determine priorities for educational programs.
• Participates in interdisciplinary education programs of the practice and provides clinical precepting for nursing students, nurse practitioner students, medical students and others.
Required Qualifications:
• Master Äôs degree in Nursing required.
• License Nursing License required., and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
• 1-3 years related work experience required.
• Valid prescriptive authority from both the MA DPH-DCP and Federal DEA
• MA Board authorization to practice as an APRN NRSG
• American Heart Association-Basic Life Support Certificate
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
• Preferred Qualifications:

- Related primary care practice expertise. About location: Newburyport is a coastal city nestled on the shores of the Merrimack River. Located about 40 minutes from Boston. It is a small town that is rich in charm and maritime history. Beyond its physical beauty, Newburyport is a culturally diverse locale, hosting numerous festivals, arts events, and a thriving local economy thanks to small businesses and shops that line the historic downtown area. Remarkable place to live and raise a family: food, arts, culture, natural beauty, great schools, proximity to Boston and mountains to the north while living on the coast