Advanced Practice Provider Trainer (NP or PA)

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc.•Framingham, MA

1d•$125,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider Trainer is a member of the clinical practice team and works collaboratively with the fellow team members in providing patient care. This role is responsible for training and evaluating 2 – 3 new, hired in the last two years, Advanced Practice Providers, nurse practitioners and/or physician who are not participating in the NP Residency program. As part of the team-based approach to care, the Trainer participates in coordinating care for individual patients, supports patients and families in self-management, through evidenced-based approaches as may be appropriate, engages in health center projects that are aimed at specific patient population needs, and utilizes effective and appropriate communication strategies, such as health literacy approaches when working with patients.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) license in Massachusetts
Knowledge of Quality Improvement Principles and Practice
Knowledge of clinical problems and barriers to access of vulnerable patient populations
Minimum 3 years’ experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Management experience within an ambulatory setting.

Nice To Haves

Board Certified in Family Medicine preferred, (Board Certified with ABMS)

Responsibilities

Supervise, train and evaluate new Advanced Practice Providers (NP and/or PA).
Perform chart reviews based on an established schedule.
All charts for the first month of a new hire’s employment.
Up to 10 chart reviews for each month following.
Coordinate MAVEN Services which include:
Coordinate CME educational sessions with site medical directors
Meet with APP assigned MAVEN mentor at designated times to begin after new APPs 3rd month of employment
Observe and shadow APP
Evaluate APP based on accepted competencies which will include:
History taking
Physical exam skills
Analyzing data
Management/ plan formation
Procedures
Problem solving hazards and biases
Medical practice and principles
Provide constructive feedback to APP for the course of two years and possibly longer as the APP develops into the role.
Support organizational compliance and training requirements and work with APPs to complete any required or newly required trainings.
Participate in Administrative Projects as assigned by the Medical Director.
Provide direct medical care for four sessions per week , complete clinical administrative work four hours per week.
Adhere to established protocols, responds to medical emergencies within the facility assigned.
Assists/instructs other health care employees in the management of client care.
Make referrals to health care professionals, specialists, other clinics and community agencies.

Benefits

$125,000-$130,000 + yearly bonus incentive
All pay rates are subject to experience, licensure or certification, and location
Generous time off package including 4 weeks of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 5 sick days and 3 extended sick days.
32 hours of clinical time and 8 hours of administrative time that can be completed remotely
Qualifies for the Federal and State Loan Repayment Programs
Health Insurance plans starting on day-1 of employment. Employer pays 80% of medical insurance premiums
Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance options
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability paid 100% by employer
Competitive Retirement Plan with company match
CME Reimbursement
Visa Sponsorship Offered