Primary Care Provider - NP

Classifications and Status

CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Exempt, Full Time, Permanent

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Medical Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PAY RANGE: Band G ($105,000 to $142,000 annual)

Charles River Community Health (CRCH) partners with individuals and families to help them thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them.

CRCH is a comprehensive practice providing medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved local communities. We serve over 13,500 patients annually, 90% of those served are low income, and over 70% need services in a language other than English.

Primary Care Provider will work with nurse practitioners, MDs, DOs, physician associates, nurses, medical assistants, and a multidisciplinary team to provide quality, patient‑centered care coordination. Cultural competence is required.

• Perform holistic, evidence‑based medical care services for health center patients.
• Evaluate, treat, and care for patients; write prescriptions, provide preventive health care advice and management, assess psychological impact of illness, and treat or appropriately refer patients for evaluation and treatment.
• Refer patients for specialty services as appropriate; provide documentation according to the health center’s procedures and follow up on results.
• Participate in co‑management of a panel with team‑based PA or NP.
• Participate in student and/or other clinical discipline training activities at the health center.
• Participate in the formation and evaluation of applicable clinical protocols.
• Carry a patient panel of a minimum of 1,500 patients.
• Maintain continuity of care when patients utilize other health care facilities for referrals, laboratory, emergency room services, outpatient departments, specialty clinics, and inpatient services.
• Participate in staff meetings, including quality assurance and medical audit activities in keeping with the health center’s procedures.
• Participate in paid 24‑hour on‑call medical coverage for one week at a time about 1‑2 times per quarter.
• Must be willing to work one evening (until 7 pm) weekly; occasional Saturdays may be required to cover CRCH staffing needs.
• Work collaboratively with other staff in meeting ACO quality goals, DPH accreditation, and other regulatory and/or funding requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Medical Director, your immediate supervisor, or designee.

• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in primary care.
• Must be a graduate of a Master of Science in Nurse Practitioner program or have completed a Certified Nurse Practitioner program.
• Must have Massachusetts certification in Expanded Role from the Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Must have Massachusetts Nursing License.
• Must have Nurse Practitioner Certification.
• Must maintain a current Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR) and DEA registration.
• PCP candidates must be eligible for Full Practice Authority in the state of Massachusetts.
• Must complete continuing education as required to maintain Nurse Practitioner licensure.
• Must apply for and be granted privileges at affiliated hospital(s).
• Understanding of ambulatory family practice health care program administration and clinical operations preferred.
• Experience with Patient Centered Medical Home model and concepts preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with EMR and Microsoft Office systems required; familiarity with Epic desired.
• Must be able to work out of either our Brighton or Waltham locations as needed.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus.
• Must have excellent communication skills, particularly with people from diverse cultures whose primary language is not English, with the ability to understand the community, population, and patients we serve.
• Participate in continuing medical education activities as required for licensure; take exams required by specialty board to maintain board certification.
• Must believe in the work we do at CRCH, with a strong passion to serve underserved populations in diverse settings.