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Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc.

Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc., Fall River

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A physician-ownedmultispecialty group in Fall River, MA is seeking a dedicated Part-Time NursePractitioner to join our team. We provide compassionate, patient-centered careto homebound patients and to residents in local skilled nursing facilities.This role offers an opportunity to work independently while collaboratingclosely with physicians, visiting nurse agencies, and facility medical teams todeliver high-quality, coordinated care.


Position Overview: TheNurse Practitioner will split time between home visits and SNF rounds(approximately 2 days in each setting). For candidates who prefer home careexclusively, scheduling flexibility may be available.

  • Home Care Duties (FallRiver, New Bedford, Westport, MA):
  • Conduct comprehensivepatient visits (45-60 minutes per visit; target of 8 patients per day).
  • Reconcile medications andeducate patients and caregivers.
  • Diagnose conditions, orderappropriate testing, and coordinate with visiting nurse agencies, PCPs, andspecialists.
  • Support ongoing care byserving as a clinical resource to visiting nurses.

Skilled Nursing FacilityDuties:

  • Work alongside other NursePractitioners and facility Medical Directors.
  • Evaluate and manage patients(target of 2 patients per hour, 16 per day).
  • Develop and implementindividualized management plans.
  • Provide direct oversight ofpatient care in collaboration with facility staff.

Schedule & Compensation:

  • Part-time: 32 hours per week(2 days SNF, 2 days Home Care; home care-only option available).
  • Competitive hourly rate:$60-$65 per hour.
  • Comprehensive benefitspackage including: Health insurance, Malpractice coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, CME allowance and Paid time off.

Requirements:

  • Current Nurse Practitionerlicense in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Rhode Island licensure a plus).
  • Valid DEA certificate andMassachusetts Controlled Substances Registration.
  • Demonstrated ability to workindependently and collaboratively.
  • Strong organizational,communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Comfortable working withinterdisciplinary teams, including nurses, therapists, pharmacists,administrators, and case managers.
  • Fluency in Portuguesepreferred but not required.