Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

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Job Summary

Boston Spine & Joint, a new branch of an out-of-state medical group, is expanding into the Boston area and is looking to hire a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for its Dorchester, MA clinic. The preferred applicant will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in their respective field. The successful candidate should be capable of working independently with minimal supervision and should feel comfortable managing a clinic in the absence of a physician. The practice emphasizes responsible medical management, with a focus on limiting the use of narcotics.

What Boston Spine & Joint Offers:

· A leadership team that includes physicians with deep & proven industry expertise, having successfully built and sold a large practice with 9 clinics across metro Atlanta

· A dynamic work environment with a young core leadership team and the opportunity to participate and grow with the company’s success

· Highly autonomous and flexible work environment with an emphasis of personal accountability

· A place where your opinion will be heard and valued, and where you will have the ability to make critical business decisions

· Competitive salary, bonuses, and full benefits commensurate with experience and performance

· Our leadership team has extensive backgrounds in healthcare, finance and a variety of other businesses & industries and we aim to bring the culture and client / patient centered care that has led to the group’s success

Responsibilities:

· Performing initial and existing patient exams and screening evaluations.

· Assesses patient health by obtaining and reviewing medical histories, performing physical examinations and evaluations.

· Determines appropriate diagnostic tests, as well as prescribing and interpreting such tests

· Document patient care services by dictating notes and charting diagnoses and fees in patient records

· Possibly performing therapeutic procedures by administering trigger point injections and prescribing necessary medications

· Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

· Consult and coordinate with the practice physicians to deliver timely, efficient, and professional care to the patients

· Utilize our EMR system (eClinicalWorks) to input patient data to ensure accuracy of patient information, records, and billing

· Communicate with other stakeholders such as other medical providers and attorneys to share patient information and provide periodic updates

Qualification, Experience, and Skills

· Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.

· A Massachusetts PA or NP license is required

· Must have no exceptions to PA or NP license, and be able to administer pharmaceuticals, perform medication reconciliation, and any nursing procedures or special treatments needed within the scope of nursing practice for state.

· Preference will be given to candidates with at least 3-5 years of experience

· Bilingual in either Spanish or Portuguese is preferred but not required.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Patience and compassion towards patients and other stakeholders with a pleasant personality

· Comfort working with or learning our electronic medical reports software (EClinicalWorks)

· Must have no restrictions to work in the state of Massachusetts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Orthopedics
• Pain Medicine
• Sports Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person