Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Provider - Dorchester, MA

 

We are a newly-established primary care practice with a mission of improving lives and communities through socially-supported care for older adults. Our unique model allows our clinicians to treat the whole patient, and not just their clinical needs. We do this by having a dedicated care team that supports our clinicians by addressing our patients’ social determinants of health and providing the highest quality of service possible. We do this by having a dedicated care team that supports our clinicians by addressing our patients’ social determinants of health and providing the highest quality of service possible so that together, we can accomplish our ultimate goal of creating generational health and equity for communities across the country, one patient at a time.

 

Summary of the Primary Care Provider role:  

The older adults we serve experience challenges with social determinants of health and living, which impact their overall well-being. The Primary Care Provider will guide our patients to build their best lives according to their goals. They do this by providing a full spectrum of care while utilizing state-of-the-art technology and establishing trusted longitudinal care in our clinics and via telehealth. Working with other members of the care team, our "person-first" approach strives to create both individual and community wellness.

Day-to-day duties

• Participate in our daily team huddles to discuss patient concerns and care plans
• Perform in-person exams as well as telehealth visits, supported by our EMTs who are in our patients’ homes
• Collaborate closely with our “Gather Guide Partners” who are part of the care team and work to address the patients’ social needs
• Communicate and follow up with emergency room providers regarding our patients’ history, needs, and care
• Communicate with patients to remain close to their health journey and provide support
• Document visits and clinical notes in our EHR (Athena)
• Provide on-call support for some escalated cases (responding to urgent calls from patients or care team members after hours)

Minimum Requirements

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with licensure in good standing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or the ability to obtain one prior to start date
• Clinical proficiency in evidence-based primary care
• Ability to communicate and connect with patients from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Proven history of working successfully with EHR and other relevant technologies/tools
• Strong ethics with the ability to navigate through complex and highly sensitive situations with confidentiality
• Desire to be a part of a mission-driven organization with a focus on improving lives and communities
• Ability to work well with others in a non-hierarchical environment where opinions are welcomed regardless of titles
• Ability to remain calm when balancing conflicting priorities

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with the senior populations in underserved communities with complex social challenges

Why you should join Gather Health

• Make a Real Difference: We're not just providing healthcare; we're changing lives. For example, we have a dedicated team to help patients overcome social barriers to health, such as accessing transportation, securing nutritious food, and finding community support.
• Be Part of a Cutting-Edge Model: Our unique model integrates telehealth, in-home visits with EMT support, and close collaboration with social support specialists. We're at the forefront of redefining primary care for older adults.
• Grow with Us: We're committed to your professional development. We offer ongoing training opportunities, mentorship programs, and clear pathways for career advancement within our growing organization.
• Thrive in a Supportive Culture: We value teamwork, open communication, and work-life balance. We foster a positive environment through regular team-building events and opportunities for feedback and recognition.

We offer competitive pay and benefits for our full-time colleagues, including:

• Competitive market-based base compensation, $120,000 - $150,000 a year, and performance incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical Malpractice Insurance
• CME Stipend
• Medical insurance coverage (health, dental, vision) with no waiting period for enrollment
• Short and Long-Term disability insurance at no cost to you
• 401K match up to 4% of income
• Continuing Medical Education reimbursements
• Supplemental benefits