Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicatedand compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our FamilyMedicine team in Fall River, Massachusetts. This is a full-time, weekday-onlyposition with no nights or weekends—ideal for a provider seeking work-lifebalance while making a meaningful impact in a diverse community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensiveprimary care across the lifespan, including preventive, acute, and chronicdisease management
- Conduct physical exams,obtain medical histories, and order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Develop and implementtreatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians and the healthcareteam
- Educate patients andfamilies on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-management
- Document all patientinteractions accurately and in a timely manner using an electronic medicalrecord system
- Participate in qualityimprovement and team-based care initiatives
Schedule: Full-timeposition: 4–5 days per week, Monday through Friday, No nights, weekends, oron-call responsibilities
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary range:$120,000 – $140,000
- Comprehensive benefitspackage, which may include:
- Health insurance
- Malpractice coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- CME allowance
- Paid vacation time
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accreditedNurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Licensed to practice in theCommonwealth of Massachusetts
- Current and valid DEAcertificate and Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration
- Board certification as aFamily Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Minimum of 1–2 years ofprimary care experience preferred
- Fluency in Portuguese isparticularly valuable due to the needs of the patient population
- Excellent communication,organizational, and clinical decision-making skills
About Fall River, MA: FallRiver is a historic and culturally rich community located on Massachusetts’South Coast. With easy access to Providence, Boston, and Cape Cod, Fall Riveroffers affordable living, scenic coastal views, and a welcoming, multilingualpopulation—making it an ideal place for both personal and professional growth.