Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Weekend Coverage

Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Weekend Coverage

Job Summary:

Provides high quality primary care to individuals, families, and groups of Community Health Center clients according to established professional and medical standards. Works collaboratively with other health care team members to meet acute and health maintenance needs of clients. Maintains hospital privileges as necessary, maintains professional licensure, and fully established practice standards for productivity and appropriate utilization of care. Position is designed to support evening and/or weekend hours.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing high quality primary care to clients.
• Perform clinical procedures competently.
• Care for acutely ill clients in inpatient or emergency room settings as necessary.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members for medical support and consultation.
• Maintain and document problem‑oriented medical records accurately after each visit and monitor health maintenance checks of patient panel.
• Participate in additional health care activities as agreed, e.g., school‑based clinic consultant, SNF care.
• Maintain board certification/licensure, attend continuing education, and maintain involvement in professional organizations.
• Collaborate with office manager and clerical/clinical staff to ensure smooth functioning of medical component.
• Participate with management in developing and achieving optimal clinical performance and organizational goals for productivity and utilization.

Qualifications and Preferred

Skills:

• For Nurse Practitioner:
  Graduate of an accredited Master of Science in Nursing program with a specialty as a family nurse practitioner; maintain board certification and appropriate licensure.
• For Physician Assistant:
  Graduate of an accredited Master program in physician assistant studies; maintain appropriate board certification and licensure.
• Current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED (CPR/FPR/AED) certification or American Heart Association BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Effective communication skills at all levels; ability to document interactions clearly and concisely.
• Ability to develop bilingual capacity as dictated by site needs.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Moderate physical activity level (walking, standing).
• Potential blood‑borne pathogen/chemical hazard exposure.

Work Schedule Demands:

• Hours as agreed; clinical schedule to include office hours, hospital rounds, etc.
• Scheduling options will include 2 evenings and/or weekend coverage (currently full day Saturday and half day Sunday).

Location:

• Community Health Center of Meriden – Meriden, Connecticut.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MWHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Seniority level:
Entry‑level

Employment type:

Part‑time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care