Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Geriatrics

Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Geriatrics

The Section of Geriatrics at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking an APP to join our faculty. Our academic medical practice is committed to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research of older adults. We provide the utmost quality clinical care in a variety of settings, including an ambulatory practice, homecare, and nursing homes. We are seeking a dynamic APP with experience in adult, geriatric, or family medicine for our Nursing Home Program.

In collaboration with an attending physician, the APP will provide primary care and clinically manage a panel of long-term care residents living in a skilled nursing facility and manage medically complex and active short-term sub-acute patients. The APP will perform admissions, follow up and discharge visits for subacute rehabilitation patients; conduct periodic and regulatory visits for nursing home residents; order lab work and diagnostics as deemed appropriate; review and reconcile medications and sign orders. The APP will document in both the nursing home record and BMC EMR (EPIC).

Visits are approximately 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the acuity of the patient. This role offers flexibility, autonomy, and APPs make their own daily schedule. You will work collaboratively with peer APPs/MDs.

Job Requirements

NP or PA certification is required in Adult, Geriatric, or Family Medicine. A minimum of 3 years of practice experience. Candidate must possess strong clinical assessment and communication skills; experience with managed care and HCC Risk adjustment methodology is a plus. Candidate will need to be credentialed at Boston Medical Center and will need a current MA professional license, Federal DEA, and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration.

Summary

This is a Boston University (BU) paid position with the potential for academic appointment at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. The Section of Geriatrics at Boston Medical Center and Boston University is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty. We believe that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty and staff is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and clinical programs. We are eager to hire colleagues who support our institutional commitment to ensure an inclusive, equitable, and diverse work environment where all constituents can thrive.

Location: Boston Medical Center/Boston

Compensation: Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine offers a competitive salary commensurate with training and practice experience.

Compensation ranges between $115,260 and $149,160 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and departmental budget. The above hiring range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Benefits:

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