Per Diem Bridge Clinic Provider

Per Diem Bridge Clinic Provider

About the RoleAre you a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant who wants structured, meaningful clinical work without panel ownership or after-hours call? Thundermist Health Center is launching a Bridge Clinic at our Woonsocket location - a temporary initiative designed to provide interim primary. You'll deliver full-scope primary care during scheduled 30-minute visits, then hand off follow-up items to Thundermist's cross-coverage team at the end of each shift. The schedule is fixed at three days per week, four hours per shift. No panel management, no after-hours call, no take-home work - just focused, patient-centered care for a community that needs it right now.What You'll DoBridge Clinic Clinical Care

Provide full-scope primary medical care to Thundermist patients during scheduled Bridge Clinic sessionsManage acute care presentations, chronic disease exacerbations, medication management, and preventive care within 30-minute visitsPerform comprehensive health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic assessments; order, interpret, and initiate treatment based on labs, imaging, and testingPrescribe medications, including controlled substances, within scope of practice and in accordance with state and federal regulationsTriage patient concerns and escalate to higher levels of care (Convenient Care, ED, or specialty referral) when the Bridge Clinic model isn't appropriate for the presenting concernProvide clear discharge instructions so patients understand next steps and how ongoing care will be managed

Workflow & Handoffs

Operate within Thundermist's defined Bridge Clinic workflow, including scheduled 30-minute visit blocks and end-of-day documentation completionRoute inter-visit follow-up items - test results, patient messaging, refill requests, and referral follow-up - to the cross-coverage queue for the broader clinical teamCommunicate clearly with the cross-coverage team on any results, follow-up needs, or safety concerns from your visitsCoordinate with the Bridge Clinic support team (nurses, MAs, care managers) to ensure smooth patient flow and safe end-of-shift handoffs

Documentation & Compliance

Complete clinical documentation in the EHR (eClinicalWorks) accurately and by end of day to support continuity, billing, and quality reportingAddress care gaps, screenings, and preventive care within Bridge Clinic visits to support HRSA UDS reporting and value-based care performanceMaintain practice consistent with HRSA, OSHA, HIPAA, CLIA, and applicable state and federal regulationsMaintain unencumbered Rhode Island licensure, board certification, DEA registration, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and payer enrollmentParticipate in Bridge Clinic peer chart review and quality improvement activities as scheduled

What We're Looking ForYou're a provider who can walk into a room with a patient you've never met, quickly build rapport, deliver thorough care within a 30-minute window, and document cleanly before heading home. You're comfortable working without continuity and trust the team behind you to carry the follow-up forward.

One of the following: M.D. or D.O. with completed residency in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine; NP with Rhode Island APRN licensure and ANCC/AANP certification; or PA with Rhode Island licensure and NCCPA certificationActive board certification in specialty required at time of hireFull, unrestricted Rhode Island license to practiceCurrent DEA registration and Rhode Island Controlled Substance RegistrationCurrent BLS certification; ACLS or PALS as applicableActive payer enrollment or immediate credentialing eligibility with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers (current CAQH profile required)Working knowledge of electronic health records (eClinicalWorks preferred)Comfort operating within a defined scope where inter-visit follow-up and cross-coverage handoffs are managed by the broader clinical team

Preferred:

Prior experience in an FQHC, community health center, or safety-net primary care settingPrior per diem, urgent care, or locum tenens experience in ambulatory primary carePrior experience with bridge clinic, transitional care, or unassigned-patient primary care modelsBilingual (Spanish/English or Portuguese/English) strongly preferredFamiliarity with team-based care models, integrated behavioral health, and SDOH screening

Schedule & LocationPer diem, hourly, non-benefited. This is a time-limited, temporary initiative. Fixed schedule of three days per week, four hours per shift (approximately 12 clinical hours per week), on-site at Thundermist's Woonsocket location. Specific days and shift times are scheduled in advance by the Medical Director. Standard visit duration is 30 minutes. Documentation is completed by end of day. Test result follow-up and inter-visit messaging are routed to Thundermist's cross-coverage queue - not carried by the Bridge Clinic Provider. No after-hours call, inpatient coverage, panel management, teaching, or precepting responsibilities.Work Environment

Onsite at Thundermist's Woonsocket location in an ambulatory clinical settingModerate physical activity: walking, standing, stooping, and occasional liftingPotential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, respiratory disease, infectious diseases, and other biohazardous materials requiring universal standard precautionsManual dexterity required for clinical procedures and equipment handling

Our ValuesEverything we do at Thundermist is guided by five core values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Community, and Caring. If those resonate with you, you'll feel at home here.

Ready to join a team that truly cares?Apply today.Thundermist Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws