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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Per Diem

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program · Boston, MA · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$77/hrTemporary

Job Summary

Hours: Per Diem; as needed, weekdays and weekends, 10-hour shifts available
Union: None
Union Name: None
Patient Facing: Yes

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive, high quality primary or episodic care at various clinical sites staffed by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program; work as part of multi-disciplinary team in caring for patients
  • May work at shelter-based clinic, hospital-based clinic, respite facility or at one of of primary care clinics
  • Elicit an appropriate history, perform physical examinations, order diagnostic studies, interpret results and initiate therapy in accordance with the Guidelines for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
  • Refer patients as appropriate to medical specialists, hospital admission, recuperative care and detox facilities, providing appropriate information for continuity of care; provide education to patients on health promotion and disease treatment and prevention
  • Participate in collaborative relationship with BHCHP physician according to the Regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Maintain adequate, up-to-date medical records, completed in a timely manner, according to the guidelines of BHCHP, employing standard forms such as problem lists, medication lists, etc.
  • Maintain active DPH, DEA, and professional license, hospital privileges, managed care credentialing and CPR training.

Qualifications

  • Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Registered or eligible to be registered with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency
  • At least one year of NP/PA experience required
  • Experience in working with underserved populations, mentally ill, homeless and/or persons with substance use disorders preferred
  • Life support training certification (e.g. CPR, BLS, ACLS) from a course that includes a hands-on, in-person component
  • Bilingual proficiency preferred

Compensation

The compensation is $77.00 per hour.

About the Role

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is committed to ensuring unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in greater Boston. Over 10,000 homeless individuals are cared for by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program each year. We are committed to ensuring that every one of these individuals has access to comprehensive health care, from preventative dental care to cancer treatment. Our clinicians, case managers, and behavioral health professionals work in more than 30 locations to serve some of our community’s most vulnerable—and most resilient—citizens.

Benefits

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Pay

Covid-19 Vaccination: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who are offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination if they choose to.

Schedule

Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at-will. Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work authorization visas.

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