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Charles River Community Health

Primary Care Provider - NP

Charles River Community Health, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Overview

Classification/Status:

Exempt, Full Time, Permanent Immediate Supervisor:

Medical Director Pay Range:

Band G ($105,000-$142,000/year) Who You Are Your Role & Impact The mission of

Charles River Community Health

(CRCH) is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them. The

Primary Care Provider

will work with a dedicated, diverse group of nurse practitioners, MDs, DOs, and physician assistants who collaborate with an energetic team to provide quality, patient-centered care and care coordination. The Primary Care Provider will serve a racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse patient population, so cultural competence is required.

Responsibilities Your Responsibilities Perform holistic, evidence-based medical care services for health center patients. Evaluate, treat, and care for patients; write prescriptions; provide preventive health care advice and management; assess psychological impact of illness; refer patients for evaluation and treatment as appropriate. Refer patients for specialty services and provide documentation according to health center procedures; follow up on results. Participate in co-management of a panel with a team-based PA or NP. Participate in student and/or other clinical discipline training activities at the health center. Participate in the formation and evaluation of applicable clinical protocols. Carry a patient panel of a minimum of 1500 patients. Maintain continuity of care when patients utilize other facilities for referrals, labs, ED, outpatient, and inpatient services. Participate in staff meetings, including quality assurance and medical audit activities per health center procedures. Participate in paid 24-hour on-call medical coverage for one week at a time about 1-2 times per quarter. Must be willing to work one evening (until 7pm) weekly; occasional Saturdays may be required to cover CRCH staffing needs. Work collaboratively with staff to meet AP quality goals, DPH accreditation, and other regulatory/funding requirements. Perform other related duties as assigned by Medical Director, supervisor, or designee. NP Qualifications Your Qualifications, Competencies, Traits Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Primary Care. Graduate of Master of Science in Nursing Practitioner program or Certified Nurse Practitioner program. Massachusetts certification in Expanded Role from Board of Registration in Nursing. Massachusetts Nursing License. Nurse Practitioner Certification. Current Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR) and DEA registration. PCP candidates must be eligible for Full Practice Authority in the state of Massachusetts. Continued education as required to maintain NP licensure. Apply for and be granted privileges at affiliated hospital(s). Understanding of ambulatory family practice program administration and clinical operations preferred. Experience with Patient Centered Medical Home model preferred. Knowledge of EMR and Microsoft Office systems; Epic familiarity desired. Ability to work out of either Brighton or Waltham locations as needed. Spanish and/or Portuguese fluency a plus; bilingual/bicultural preferred. Excellent communication skills, especially with diverse populations whose primary language is not English. Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and reducing inequities. Participate in continuing medical education for licensure and board certification. Support CRCH’s mission and serve underserved populations with dedication. Who We Are & What We Do Charles River Community Health’s

mission is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters to them. CRCH provides medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved communities. We serve over 13,500 patients annually, with a large portion needing language support other than English. We are committed to providing timely access to the right care, collaborating with organizations to connect patients with a full range of services, and building community partnerships to meet evolving needs. We value dignity, respect, compassion, and reducing barriers to care while advocating for patients and public health causes. Our Promise If you are passionate about service excellence in a mission-driven, team-oriented, and progressive organization, you will find a rewarding career as a Primary Care Provider with CRCH. Our Benefits & Perks Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance Short & Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance Generous Paid Time Off Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Tickets at Work Health Reimbursement Arrangement Travel Reimbursement Professional Development Opportunities Strong track record of internal promotion CRCH is strongly committed to diversity and to maintaining a work environment that respects and values differences. CRCH is an at-will employer and an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination and retaliation in accordance with state and federal laws.

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