Full Job Description
About Us
North Shore Physicians Group (NSPG), the largest multi-specialty physicians group north of Boston, is a leader in innovative practices. We are explorers at heart! Here, ideas come from everyone-to the benefit of everyone we serve.
We continually seek the best ways to streamline care for both patients and providers. Our medical team of more than 400 physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other care professionals is consistently working together to discover new ways to improve and enhance our practices to benefit the health of our patients and the careers of our providers. Through our team-based approach, the goal is to make our practice of medicine smarter and more efficient.
With NSPG as your employer, you’ll experience clinical excellence, supportive practice environments, and opportunities for career advancement!
About The Program
Our After Hours Call Program aims to provide virtual visits, telephonic support, and clinical guidance to our patients when our primary care practices aren’t open (evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays). This program was initially comprised of Advanced Practitioners, but due to expansion, we are now incorporating RNs into our model!
We support the following Mass General Brigham entities:
- North Shore Physicians Group
- Mass General Physicians Organization
- Newton Wellesley Medical Group
- Mass General Brigham Community Physicians
- Pentucket Medical Associates
- Cooley Dickinson Medical Group
Bring your skills to this innovative program and join us in driving medicine forward!
Position Overview
Are you a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant looking for an opportunity to work from the comfort of your own home? We are seeking experienced, autonomous APPs to field calls and conduct virtual visits within a clinically appropriate scope. All of our clinical staff members have access to Schmitt-Thompson triage guidelines/protocols, as well as comprehensive patient information via our fully-integrated EMR system, Epic.
Schedule
Right now, we are looking for weekend coverage. We predict there is also possibility for expanded hours/ability to pick up additional shifts in the future. The shifts are 8 hours in duration between the hours of 8:00am-9:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Please note – per diem employees are required to work a minimum of 16 hours per month to maintain their employment status. These 16 hours must be on weekend shifts.
Expectations for Remote Work
Due to the remote nature of the role, we ensure that our employees receive required technology and training to be proficient and independently productive in all job responsibilities regardless of work location. Employees are responsible for designating a workspace within the remote work location that is private, safe, ergonomic, and free from distractions for all hours worked.
- Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or physician assistant program with a Master’s degree
- Required: Current Massachusetts state license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – New Hampshire state license preferred
- Preferred: 5+ years of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant within a primary care, urgent care, or emergency department strongly preferred
Why North Shore Physicians Group? You’ll practice at the leading edge of patient-focused medicine in one of New England’s most scenic and historic locations. And you’ll make a difference every single day. Make your move to NSPG. We’re one team, with one focus. Join us. With NSPG you’ll experience: Excellent quality of life The North Shore area offers: Communities with varied and rich histories and convenient access to museums, art, restaurants and shops. Natural beauty, handsome architecture and vivid history – only 15 miles north of Boston. 30 miles of gorgeous rocky coastline with breathtaking beaches and harbors. World-class sailing and close proximity to the mountains and picturesque New England. Easy access to a multitude of universities, colleges, and public and private schools. Clinical excellence Our practices are certified Level 3 NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Homes. For the fifth year in a row, North Shore Medical Center has been ranked a top regional hospital in Boston and Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report. Our affiliate, Massachusetts General Hospital, is one of U.S. News & World Report’s top three Honor Roll hospitals in America. NSPG and NSMC use the Epic EMR that integrates patient care through the Partners HealthCare System, including Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Career advancement Grow, learn and develop new practice innovations. Continue your medical education. Make academic connections and explore teaching opportunities. Explore leadership opportunities. Develop clinical and administrative career ladders. A supportive practice environment Collaborative professionals. Patient-centered care model. Leadership that listens and values your contributions and ideas. Autonomy and respect for your skills and expertise. Excellent salary and benefits.