Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) - Adult Medicine

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.