Job Post Description
Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) - Adult Medicine
Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Department: Adult Medicine
Specialty: Primary Care / Internal Medicine
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services to adult patients. This opportunity is with a community-focused healthcare organization serving diverse and underserved populations.
The ideal candidate will have experience in primary care, community health, or public health and a strong commitment to delivering accessible, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care, including routine physicals, preventive care, and acute sick visits.
Administer immunizations and provide diagnosis, treatment, and education for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and common infections.
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patient illnesses and injuries within the scope of practice.
Manage complex medical conditions consistent with adult medicine and internal medicine practice.
Review patient medical histories and interpret laboratory results and diagnostic tests.
Develop appropriate treatment plans and educate patients on disease prevention and management.
Coordinate referrals, follow-up appointments, and appropriate utilization of healthcare services.
Monitor patient outcomes and satisfaction while maintaining high standards of care.
Provide culturally sensitive care to individuals from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ patients and individuals experiencing substance use disorders.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
Required Qualifications
Current, unrestricted Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
Active DEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (CSR).
Board certification in Adult, Family, or Geriatric Medicine, as applicable to the provider's credentials.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Clinical experience in primary care, adult medicine, internal medicine, community health, or a related setting is preferred.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience serving underserved or multicultural patient populations.
Familiarity with community health and public health settings.
Comfort treating patients with substance use disorders, including those requiring office-based addiction treatment (OBAT).
Spanish or Portuguese language skills are a plus but are not required.
Strong communication, clinical decision-making, and patient education skills.
Commitment to inclusive, compassionate, and patient-centered care.
Schedule
Flexible scheduling, Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays.
Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
Light practice call responsibilities.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
Medical insurance available upon hire, subject to plan eligibility.
Dental, vision, and disability benefits.
403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.
Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) malpractice coverage.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid CME time.
Reimbursement for eligible professional license, DEA, and CSR renewals.
Generous paid time off.
12 paid holidays.
Tuition assistance.
Relocation assistance.
Potential eligibility for HRSA, Massachusetts League, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programs, subject to applicable requirements.
