APC as PCP - SSMC Internal Medicine

South Shore Health•Norwell, MA

7d•$180,000 - $265,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Chief of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, the APC assumes full responsibility for providing professional medical services to a panel of patients in an ambulatory care setting. The role works within a collaborative, team-based practice that centers on the patient, promotes continuity and visible teamwork, and builds trusting, effective relationships with patients. The APC provides the full scope of primary care services and serves as a mentor and role model to professional staff in the department. The position coordinates clinical and administrative care for a designated patient panel; examines, diagnoses, and treats patients; oversees care plans, referrals, and specialist communications; and manages acute and chronic conditions. The APC partners with patients and families, collaborates with the care team, prescribes medications in accordance with Massachusetts statutes and professional guidelines, reviews incoming clinical data, and provides consultation regarding hospitalized patients in the panel. The role also uses the electronic medical record for communications, documentation, and inbox management, and follows departmental standards for task management, productivity, panel size, quality, and patient experience. The position is full time, with 40 budgeted hours. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., including 32 bookable hours and 8 hours of administrative time, with after-hours and weekend call. Compensation is $180,000 to $265,000.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a state-approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program is listed as preferred, although a master’s degree and national certification are required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate comprehensive, longitudinal clinical and administrative care for a specific panel of patients.
Examine, diagnose, and treat patients in a primary care setting, including physical assessment and treatment and supervision of care plans, consultations, referrals, and communications with specialists.
Conduct 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, adjusting treatment regimens based on response and coordinating chronic disease management with the primary care team, subspecialty clinicians, and case management.
Partner with patients and families to manage care plans.
Demonstrate empathy and effective communication in interactions with patients and families.
Consult and collaborate with colleagues in a team-based care model as needed.
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 in the panel.
Use the electronic medical record for effective communications, documentation, and inbox management.
Follow departmental standards for daily task management, productivity, panel standards, quality, and patient experience.
Mentor and serve as a role model to professional staff within the department.
Participate in after-hours and weekend call.