Home Based Geri NP PCP

Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts. We recognize the importance of a team-based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities -- all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.

Summary

Under general direction of the Chief of Geriatrics, assumes full responsibility for the rendering of professional medical services to a panel of older adult patients in their home setting including patients’ homes and Assisted and Independent living facilities. Serves as the primary care provider for geriatric patients unable to travel to an ambulatory practice location. Works in a collaborative team practice that recognizes the patient as the center of the team.Promotes enhanced continuity, visible teamwork, and the establishment of trusting and effective individual relationships with patients.Provides the full scope of primary care services within their licensure, education, and training. Practices in accordance with contemporary, evidence-based practice. Maintains a strong working relationship with the Primary Care team, Hospice, Home Health, Palliative Care, Specialties and Case Management. Provides leadership presence to the primary care team including but not limited to other PCPs, APCs, RNs, MAs, pharmacists, case managers, and population health managers. Acts as a mentor and role model to professional staff within the department.

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Graduate of a State-approved school of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Master of Science degree and Nurse Practitioner certification in an area of specialty required. Possess a current license to practice as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and authorization to practice in the expanded role. Possession and maintenance of or eligibility for DEA and Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.

Experience

A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a Primary Care, Geriatrics, ED, or similar setting is required. Prior geriatric/older adult patience care experience strongly preferred. Experience with an electronic medical records system; EPIC experience preferred. Experience visiting patients in their homes preferred.

Skills

Must exhibit strong critical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal and good patient interviewing skills. Highly motivated and self-directed. Ability to interpret clinical information, assess the implication of treatment and develop and implement a plan of care. Previous experience with patient panel management preferred. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a rapidly changing environment with multiple demands. Demonstrated excellence in practice, documentation, and utilization. Maintain high patient satisfaction. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Strong computer skills

We Offer
• The leveraging of technology to support physicians to minimize in-basket management work, automated Rx renewals, normal lab result notification, e-consults, virtual scribes and more
• Close collaboration between primary care and specialists
• Expertise in clinical informatics and predictive analytics embedded in a fully integrated EMR (Epic)
• Minimal (second) call with Telecom services for nights and weekends
• Teaching & research opportunities through our long-term relationships with Harvard Medical School and Tufts University School of Medicine
• Competitive salary & exceptional benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, malpractice coverage, 401(k) match, disability, CME reimbursement, generous PTO
• Educational support program in partnership with Tuition.io

Our goal is to create a work environment that is supportive and brings joy and meaning to the practice of medicine. Atrius Health fosters a robust commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as vibrant Employee Resource Group networks for Young Professionals and LGBTQIA+. If you share in our mission of providing high-quality, value-based care with a focus on the patient and the health of communities, consider us. Questions can be directed to [email protected] . EOE/AA.

Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital / domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity and / or expression, or other dimensions of diversity.

Organization

Internal Medicine

Primary Location

Plymouth MA

Schedule

M-F

Job

Physicians

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Full Time

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