Physician Assistant - Medical jobs in Lowell, MA

Advanced Practice Provider Job Description

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  Mill City Medical Group is a physician-led and owned organization that is a great place to work because we have doctors that talk to each other about the best way to care for our patients and those same doctors are actively engaged in leading the organization. We also have great people in all our departments and absolute lack of “not my job” type of responses whenever things need to get done.
• Rooted in a long history of clinical excellence and a commitment to the highest ethical standards, Mill City Medical is building a model for primary care that creates a more holistic view of patient care and gives providers more time to focus on building relationships with patients and each other. With population health as our core foundation, we focus on value-based care, rather than volume-based care. This increases our patient’s health and wellness by avoiding unnecessary and costly trips to the hospital.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical:

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  The APP will deliver Primary Care and Urgent Care to the practice’s patients. Specifically, the APP will participate as a full member of the clinical team, collaborate with MD partners, work closely with other advanced practitioners, the medical support team, and administrative staff to deliver expert team-based care.
• Perform and record the patient history and physical exam; form an assessment and plan, which may include ordering appropriate testing and imaging, consulting with specialists, or discussing findings with a practice physician when appropriate.
• Follow and manage patients (in collaboration with MD), enhancing continuity of care.
• Act upon labs, imaging, and other studies promptly.
• Respond to patient questions and messages within the requisite time frame.
• Maintain and practice in accordance with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital regulations.
• Maintain and update clinical knowledge and skills based on current health care practice/research.
• Maintain the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensure.

Administrative:

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  Complete patient notes within the requisite time frame.
• Participate and contribute as a member of the advanced practitioner team.
• Serve as a resource to nurses, medical assistants, and staff for clinical questions/problems and participate in care when indicated.
• Promote mutual cooperation, support collegial relationships among all staff.
• Promote an environment that is sensitive to the culturally diverse needs of patients and employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in nursing required. This position requires 5-7 years clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably with expertise in primary care. A NP license is required.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

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  Extensive clinical practice in primary care, urgent care, and chronic disease management.
• Experience managing patients alone and/or co-managing patients with physicians.
• Outstanding organizational skills and independent problem-solving and decision–making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with physicians and coworkers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with common PC computer software; experience using electronic health record systems such as EPIC or eClinicalworks.

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A MILL CITY MEDICAL PROVIDER:

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  401(k) Plan helps you save money for retirement.
• Profit Sharing contributions are annual discretionary bonuses.
• Health Care Coverage – choose medical coverage for you and your family.
• Paid Time Off - accrue up to 15 days of paid time off (PTO) in your first year; and up to 17 days after your first anniversary date.
• Employee well‑being partnership with Thrive Global – a leader in well-being that leverages the latest science-based strategies and tools to help people achieve their best lives.

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