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Under general direction of the Chief of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, assumes full responsibility for the rendering of professional medical services to patients in ambulatory care setting. Works in a collaborative team practice that recognizes the patient as the center of the team. Promotes enhanced continuity, visible teamwork, and the establishment of trusting and effective individual relationships with patients. Provides the full scope of the primary care services within a team-based practice; specific duties and schedule may vary on a weekly basis depending on departmental needs. Roles may include acting as a support APC for a team temporarily, stepping in for one or more clinicians on a leave of absence, and providing hospital discharge follow-up or same day appointments for clinicians in IM/FM.
Job Responsibility:
Responsible for the 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
Performs comprehensive health and developmental exams through baseline histories, review of systems and physical exams
Differentiates normal from abnormal findings
Oversees the monitoring and management of patients with acute and chronic illnesses
Adjusts treatment regimens based on the patient’s response to treatment
Ensures that the on-going management of patients with certain chronic diseases is coordinated between all members of the primary care team, subspecialty clinicians and case management
Partners with patients and families to manage care plan
Demonstrates empathy and effective communication skills in patient and family interactions
Consults and collaborates with colleagues, as necessary, in a team-based model of care
Prescribes medications in accordance with Massachusetts statutes and professional guidelines
Reviews incoming clinical data and follows up in a timely manner
Provides consultation regarding hospitalized patients in the panel
Efficiently and fully utilizes the electronic medical record to manage his/her practice through effective communications and documentation, including inbox management
Adheres to standards of daily task management as set by department
Adheres to departmental productivity and panel standards
Adheres to quality and patient experience performance measures
Acts as a mentor and role model to professional staff within the department
Requirements:
Graduate of a state-approved Program for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Master’s degree required
Possess national certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Must possess and maintain or be eligible for Mass DPH Controlled Substances registration and DEA registration
1-2 years in primary care highly recommended
Nurse Practitioner - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts) or Physician Assistant - Board of Registration of Physician Assistants (Massachusetts)
Good organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy clinical environment
Exceptional customer service skills
Above average and oral and written and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Ability to effectively communicate and work with physicians, residents, nurses, patients, families, staff, other health care professional, and management
Ability to work as a team member is necessary for this position
Able to use all electronic tools and applications relevant to the performance of the duties of the position, including but not limited to phone, keyboard, computer and computer applications
In addition to regular weekly schedule, minimum 12 weekend shifts per year, one holiday every 2 years
ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
Certified Nurse Practitioner - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)