Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant, Cardiology
Newburyport, MA - USA
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
We are seeking a full-time 40-hour Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our well-established Cardiology team. This position is based at our practice located at 260 Merrimac Street in Newburyport MA. The practice is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The APP will provide 36 hours of direct patient care and 4 hours of dedicated administrative time each week. There are no weekend holiday or on-call responsibilities associated with this role.The APP will provide comprehensive outpatient cardiology care to patients across a broad spectrum of cardiovascular conditions. Responsibilities include the evaluation and management of new low-acuity consults ongoing follow-up care for established patients and the review and interpretation of diagnostic testing results. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a team of experienced and highly collaborative cardiologists in a collegial practice environment that offers strong clinical support and the opportunity to build meaningful long-term relationships with patients in an outpatient-focused setting.
Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for assessing and managing various patient populations including those with medical and/or surgical conditions as well as providing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions developing appropriate plans of care and conducting ongoing evaluations. May also perform additional duties such as precepting a small group of learners.
Does this position require Patient Care
Yes
Essential Functions
-Provides direct care counseling and education to a designated patient population in ambulatory inpatient operative and/or procedural settings.
-Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
-Orders interprets and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
-Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic laboratory and physical examination findings.
-Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
-Consistently provides high-quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes procedure notes operative notes and discharge summaries.
-Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.
Qualifications
Education
Masters Degree Nursing required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN-NP - State License - Generic - HR Only required
Experience
2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience 1-2 years required
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
A minimum of 3 years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience in Internal Medicine or Cardiology is required.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$126838.40 - $173867.20/AnnualGrade
7EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.