Per Diem Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Ortho Walk-In Clinic - Lawrence-(3285703)
Description
About Us
As a member of Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Pentucket Medical has been providing extraordinary healthcare to the residents of the Merrimack Valley for 50 years.
With the latest in diagnostics, technology and research, we proudly offer unparalleled acute, chronic, and wellness care to our patients.
Our primary care and specialty teams include more than 55 physicians, 40 nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and over 300 clinical and administrative support staff.
With five sites located in the Merrimack Valley, Pentucket Medical provides access to care 7 days a week.
Our continued dedication to clinical excellence, focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and generous employee offerings, such as our competitive benefits package, allow our professionals to build an exciting career as we all work together to positively impact the health of our patients.
Bring your talent to MGB Community Physicians and find out just how far it can take you! Are you ready to join our team?
The Opportunity
Pentucket Medical is launching a walk-in, no appointment necessary orthopedic injury clinic at our Riverwalk location (370 Merrimack Street in Lawrence, MA 01843).
The goal? To provide urgent, same-day visits for patients, provide appropriate evaluation and treatment, and establish needed follow up or surgical care during the visit.
We also offer radiology services on-site.
We are seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our brand new Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic located at 370 Merrimack Street in Lawrence, MA 01843.
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be responsible for :
- Evaluating patients by performing appropriate history and physical exams
- Ordering diagnostic procedures such as laboratory, radiological and special studies when indicated
- Performing therapeutic procedures such as, but not limited to, suturing of wounds, foreign body removal, I&D of abscesses, reduction of fractures and dislocations, splinting, casting, and injections
- Ordering medication, both in the clinic or by prescription
We know urgent medical situations often happen unexpectedly, so our clinics are open seven days a week with convenient hours :
- Monday Friday : 7 : 30am-7 : 00pm
- Saturday : 8 : 30am-4 : 30pm
- Sunday : 8 : 30am-2 : 30pm
Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in driving medicine forward? In this full-time role, you will have access to a competitive benefits package tailored to meet your needs!
Qualifications
Qualifications
The ideal candidate profile is an adaptable Advanced Practice Provider who has an interest in providing orthopedic care in a high-volume, walk-in clinic setting.
When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant licensure, experience, skills, and competencies, but also positive attitudes, innovative spirits, and genuine passion for the work.
Other qualifications include :
- Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program which includes clinical training in orthopedics
- A minimum of 2 years of experience caring for patients in an Orthopedic setting
- Massachusetts NP or PA license required
- DEA and state-controlled substances license required
- BLS certification required
- Experience in procedures including suturing and splinting preferred
- Experience in reading diagnostic studies, including X-Rays and EKG’s preferred
- Must be able to treat patients independently