NP/PA - SSMC Primary Care

South Shore Health Norwell, MA 02061, US

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Requisition Number:

R-22190

Facility:

LOC0020 - 143 Longwater Norwell143 Longwater Drive Norwell, MA 02061

Department Name:

SMC Family Medicine PB

Status:

Full time

Budgeted Hours:

Shift:

Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Under general direction of the Chief of Internal Medicine and 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. Acts as a mentor and role model to professional staff within the department.

Compensation Pay Range:

$107,000.00 - $224,123.00

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education - This position is a licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office

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.

Minimum Work Experience

2 years of Primary Care experience, preferred.

Required Licenses / Registrations

Nurse Practitioner - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts) or
Physician Assistant - Board of Registration of Physician Assistants (Massachusetts)

Required Classes/Skills -

BLS - Basic Life Support

Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities

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.
Demonstrated successful completion of the SSH Credentialing process.

Typically, M-F, additionally six weekends per year and one holiday every two years.

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements:

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)

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Consults and collaborates with colleagues, as necessary, in a team-based model of care.

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Nurse Practitioner - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts) or

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Good organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy clinical environment.

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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.

Demonstrated successful completion of the SSH Credentialing process.

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