Nurse Practitioner (MNA)/ Physician Assistant- Internal Medicine-Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group•Beverly, MA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice. They deliver an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients across 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. The team of providers, including physicians, PA/NPs, and ancillary clinicians, works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within their group practice and with hospitals, rehab, and nursing facilities. The vision is to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding, and shared decision-making with every patient. As a Nurse Practitioner, under the general direction of the Chief of Medicine, the role assumes full responsibility for professional medical services to a panel of patients in an ambulatory care setting. The position involves working in a collaborative team practice centered around the patient, promoting continuity, visible teamwork, and effective patient relationships. The Nurse Practitioner will also act as a mentor and role model to professional staff and a leadership presence to the primary care team, including other PCPs, APCs, RNs, LPNs, MAs, pharmacists, case managers, and population health managers.

Requirements

Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program, Masters level preferred
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts board of registration in Nursing
National Board Certification
Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
Current active Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
Maintains BLS certification, professional certification as appropriate

Nice To Haves

2+ years of APC Experience

Responsibilities

Comprehensive, longitudinal clinical and administrative coordination of all care for a specific panel of patients
Performs all activities related to the examination, diagnoses and treatment of patients in a primary care setting, including physical assessment and treatment; supervision of care plan, to include consultations, referrals and communications with and to specialists, as appropriate
Oversees the monitoring and management of patients with acute and chronic illnesses. Serves as the care plan author and supervisor. Adjusts treatment regimens based on the patient’s response to treatment. Ensures that the on-going management of patients
Partners with patients and families to manage care plan
Provides consultation regarding hospitalized patients in the panel
Provides direction and support to staff to assure departmental effectiveness and efficiency