NP/PA - SSMC Primary Care

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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 patients 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.
• Masters 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)
• 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 oral and written 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.

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

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