Full Job Description
About Us
With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts. With a broad network of providers and facilities serving the Pioneer Valley, our services span a spectrum of medical and surgical needs, diagnostic care, rehabilitation, social work, behavioral health, and other critical needs of the community.
The Cooley Dickinson Hospital has a medical staff of approximately 500 active members (physicians and advanced practice clinicians). The system is comprised of the Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Cooley Dickinson Medical Group, as well as a VNA and Hospice. We pride ourselves on being a progressive, empowering employer, and a place for everyone.
The Cooley Dickinson culture is built on living the values of our organization. Every employee is valued, no matter what professional function. Come work where you can make a difference every day, with opportunities for growth and development, in a great place to call home!
The Opportunity
We are looking for Per Diem Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistant to support our Emergency Department at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.
At the Cooley Dickinson Emergency Department, we care for approximately 35,000 patients every year. We staff the ED with responsive, compassionate medical professionals whose goal is to make sure our patients have the best possible outcome, regardless of their ability to pay. Our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants work under the supervision and direction of our board-certified emergency medicine physicians to ensure high quality, safe and timely care for patients with various chief complaints.
The NP/PA team manages high acuity patients and procedures. They have the opportunity to teach NP/PA students and benefit from our own educational program to develop as a clinician. The NP/PA may assume care for patients of all ages and will support all areas of the department. The NP/PA will also perform medical screening exams and respond to any acute developments during the patients stay. Additional staff members include physicians and emergency-care nurses certified in trauma care, advanced cardiac response and pediatric life support. Support teams include technicians, administrative support and patient observers who also assist in providing timely, compassionate care.
Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in driving medicine forward? In this Per Diem role, you will have the ability to work up to the top of your licensure in a fast-paced, team-centered environment.
Location & Shift Information
Our Emergency Department is located on the Cooley Dickinson main campus at 30 Locust Street, Northampton, MA, 01060.
Our shifts are 10-hours, and we are able to offer Per Diem NPs/PAs a wide variety of start and end times.
Weekday shifts are:
- 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- 6:00 PM to 4:00 AM
Weekend shifts are:
- 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- 6:00 PM to 4:00 AM
Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree in nursing or physician assistant studies required.
License/Certification:
- Certified Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure required upon hire.
Experience:
- Prior Emergency Medicine experience preferred
EEO Statement
Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.