Primary Care Provider

Primary Care Provider - PA

CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Exempt, Full Time, Permanent

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Medical Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIIES: None

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

WHO YOU ARE:

YOUR ROLE & IMPACT

The mission of Charles River Community Health (CRCH)is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them. The Primary Care Providerwill be working with a dedicated, committed, diverse group of nurse practitioners, MDs, DOs, and physician associates who collaborate with an energetic group of nurses, medical assistants, and a multidisciplinary team to provide quality care and patient-centered care coordination.The Primary Care Providerwill work with patients and staff who are racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse, so being culturally competent is required.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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, as well as 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 1500 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 7pm) 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.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, TRAITS

Physician Associate (PA) Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in primary care.
• Completion of a graduate-level (Master's degree) physician associate program accredited by the Accreditation and Review Committee for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA), which qualifies the candidate to take the NCCPA certifying exam, required.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) must be obtained prior to the first day of employment.
• Must be eligible for or already hold an active Massachusetts license as a Physician Associate.
• Must maintain a current Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR) and DEA registration.
• Must complete CME as required for maintenance of NCCPA certification and MA licensure. Must re-certify as a PA-C on the interval set by NCCPA.
• 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.
• Bilingual/bicultural preferred.
• 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, and take exams as 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.

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Charles River Community Health's mission is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the 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, and 90% of those served are low income, while over 70% need services in a language other than English.

We are committed to providing patients with timely access to the right care, at the right place and at the right time, collaborating with other organizations to connect patients with a comprehensive range of services and provide continuity of care, and creating new community partnerships to meet the changing needs of patients and the community.

We value caring for everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion, reducing cultural, financial and other barriers to care, and eliminating health care disparities for our patients. We also advocate for the needs of our patients, the community, and public health causes.

OUR PROMISE

If you are passionate about providing service excellence in a mission-driven, team-oriented, and progressive organization, you will find your career as Primary Care Provider rewarding and impactful You will also find a partner in your career path goals and trajectory

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance

Short & Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending