What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Care Provider (NP) in Lynn, MA position at Gather Health?
Who is Gather Health? 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 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 health. 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’ home
- 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
Minimum Requirements :
Why you should join Gather Health
We offer competitive pay and benefits for our full-time colleagues, including :
Gather Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.