APC as PCP - SSMC Internal Medicine

South Shore Health•Norwell, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Chief of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, the APC assumes full responsibility for professional medical services for a panel of patients in an ambulatory care setting. The role provides the full scope of primary care services within a collaborative, team-based practice that places patients at the center of care and promotes continuity, teamwork, and trusting relationships with patients. The APC also serves as a mentor and role model for professional staff in the department. The position is based at 143 Longwater Drive, Norwell, Massachusetts. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with 32 bookable hours and 8 hours of administrative time. After-hours and weekend call is required. The listed compensation range is $180,000 to $265,000.

Requirements

A minimum of 8 years of clinical experience in a primary care setting.
Master’s degree required.
National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner licensure through the Board of Registration in Nursing, or Massachusetts Physician Assistant licensure through the Board of Registration of Physician Assistants.
Must possess and maintain, or be eligible for, Massachusetts DPH Controlled Substances registration and DEA registration.
Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy clinical environment.
Exceptional customer service skills and above-average oral, written, and general communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively with physicians, residents, nurses, patients, families, staff, other health professionals, and management.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to use electronic tools and applications relevant to the role, including phones, keyboards, computers, and computer applications.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a state-approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

Responsibilities

Coordinate comprehensive, longitudinal clinical and administrative care for an assigned panel of patients.
Examine, diagnose, and treat patients in a primary care setting, including performing physical assessments, supervising care plans, and coordinating consultations, referrals, and communication with specialists.
Perform comprehensive health and developmental examinations, including baseline histories, reviews of systems, and physical examinations.
Differentiate normal from abnormal findings.
Monitor and manage patients with acute and chronic illnesses, adjust treatment regimens according to patient response, and coordinate chronic disease management among the primary care team, subspecialty clinicians, and case management.
Partner with patients and families to manage care plans and demonstrate empathy and effective communication in interactions.
Consult and collaborate with colleagues in a team-based model of care.
Prescribe medications in accordance with Massachusetts statutes and professional guidelines.
Review incoming clinical data and follow up in a timely manner.
Provide consultation regarding hospitalized patients on the assigned panel.
Use the electronic medical record for practice management, communication, documentation, and inbox management.
Adhere to departmental daily task-management, productivity, panel, quality, and patient-experience standards.
Mentor and serve as a role model to professional staff within the department.
Participate in after-hours and weekend call.