PCP - HIV Provider Champion

PCP - HIV Provider Champion

CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Exempt, Full Time, Permanent

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Medical Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIIES: None

PAY RANGE: NP/PA Band G w/o panel ($105,720-$134,000/year), Band H w/ panel ($120,000-$146,000/year), MD Band J ($200,000 To $230,000/year)

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 Provider will 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 Provider will 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.
• Actively engages with the HIV grant, participates in decision-making, and is proactive in chart reviews and patient care. Seeks to evaluate break downs in patient care and contribute to continuous quality improvement for CRCH.
• Serves as a resource for other providers on EPT, lab orders, medication prescriptions, follow-up procedures, and patient care. Schedule check ins with other staff to providr updates on program and evidence based practice.
• Assists in developing and championing workflows, policies, and Epic Smartphrases to improve clinical practice.
• Attends in-person meetings and provides input to finalize workflows that benefit all providers.
• Leads STI screenings and offers PrEP to eligible patients as part of comprehensive risk assessment.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, TRAITS

MD Qualifications:

• 2 years’ experience with treating HIV/STI patients in primary care or completed a residency focused on HIV in primary care (a plus)
• Has experience prescribing PrEP.
• M.D. degree and completion of a residency in family medicine, internal medicine, or pediatrics required.
• Must be board-eligible with a plan to become board-certified or board-certified in your chosen specialty.
• Must have a current Massachusetts medical and prescribing license as well as DEA.
• 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.
• Strong commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and reducing inequities.
• 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.

NP Qualifications:

• 2 years’ experience with treating HIV/STI patients in primary care or completed a residency focused on HIV in primary care (a plus)
• Has experience prescribing PrEP.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Primary Care.
• Must be a graduate of Master's of Science in Nurse Practitioner program or have completed a Certified Nurse Practitioner program.
• Must have Massachusetts certification in Expanded Role from Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Must have Massachusetts Nursing License.
• Must have Nurse Practitioner Certification.
• Must maintain a current Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR) and DEA registration.
• PCP candidates must be eligible for Full Practice Authority in the state of Massachusetts
• Must complete continuing education as required to maintain Nurse Practitioner licensure
• 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.
• Strong commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and reducing inequities.
• 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.

PA Qualifications:

• 2 years’ experience with treating HIV/STI patients in primary care or completed a residency focused on HIV in primary care (a plus)
• Has experience prescribing PrEP.
• Must have a minimum of 2 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.
• Strong commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and reducing inequities.
• 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 Account

Employee Assistance Program

Tickets at Work

Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Travel Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Solid track record of developing and promoting employees internally!

Charles River Community Health is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, CRCH will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality patient care and services. CRCH is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, CRCH prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.

Salary : $105,720 - $134,000