Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care - Nantucket
About The Position
Mass General Brigham is hiring a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for urgent care at Nantucket Cottage Hospital. The role assesses and manages patients across the lifespan, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. Candidates must have prior Urgent Care experience and a Family Medicine background, including experience caring for patients of all ages. The position involves diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing and implementing plans of care, and ongoing evaluation and management. It may also include precepting a small group of learners. The clinician provides direct patient care, counseling, and teaching; performs histories and physical examinations; orders and interprets diagnostic tests; develops care and follow-up plans; prescribes medications in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies; documents care; and performs appropriate bedside procedures. The position is onsite at 57 Prospect Street and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies required.
- Massachusetts license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required.
- Two years of experience as a PA or NP required.
- Prior Urgent Care experience required.
- Family Medicine background and experience caring for patients of all ages required.
- Skill in taking medical histories, assessing medical conditions, and interpreting findings.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population.
- Perform complete histories and physical examinations.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Develop plans of care and follow-up based on diagnostic, laboratory, and examination findings.
- Order medications and write prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Provide high-quality, timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
- Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.
- Potentially precept a small group of learners.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with organizational policies and standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
- Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth
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Job Type
Full-time
