Family Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Family Medicine Primary Care Provider – Bradford and Wells River, VT

LITTLE RIVERS HEALTH CARE, INC. - Federally Qualified Health Center

Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Family Medicine

Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Family Medicine with O / B

Maternity Care Target Areas (MCTA) supplementary score = 17

Rural Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designation

This Family Medicine Primary Care Provider job involves providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages, focusing on preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment of common illnesses. This role serves as the first point of contact for patients seeking medical care, guiding them on health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment.

Key Responsibilities :

Comprehensive Care :

Managing the overall health and wellness of patients, including preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment of various conditions.

Patient Education :

Providing patients and their families with information about treatment options and care goals.

Collaboration :

Working with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, physician assistants, and specialists, to ensure coordinated care.

Documentation :

Maintaining accurate and detailed medical records, including patient history, examinations, and treatment plans.

After-Hours Coverage :

Participating in on-call rotations when needed.

Qualifications :

Education : Completion of an accredited medical school and a residency program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or combined Internal Medicine / Pediatrics.

Board Certification / Eligibility : Must be board certified or eligible in Family Medicine.

Licensure : Valid Vermont medical license.

Experience : Experience in a primary care or community health setting is often preferred.

Skills : Strong clinical and interpersonal skills are essential.

Little Rivers Health Care (LRHC) is a non-profit, community-based Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Vermont. They aim to provide high-quality, comprehensive primary care to individuals and families in their service area, which includes several towns in Vermont and neighboring New Hampshire. LRHC's mission is to provide respectful and comprehensive primary healthcare for all residents in their region, regardless of their ability to pay. They focus on addressing the unique health needs of the community and reaching the medically underserved.

Key aspects of Little Rivers Healthcare Vermont include :

• Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) : As an FQHC, LRHC receives federal funding to provide primary care in underserved areas and offers comprehensive services beyond traditional practices, such as assisting with access to oral health, behavioral health, and care coordination.
• Not-for-profit and community-based : LRHC is governed by a community board of directors, with a majority being users of their services.
• Affordable care : They utilize a sliding fee scale based on Federal Poverty Guidelines, ensuring care is accessible regardless of ability to pay. They also offer free health screening and community health education.
• Comprehensive services : Services include a range of primary care, obstetrics, gynecology, counseling, and rural outreach. They also help patients access oral and behavioral health services through partnerships and internal efforts.
• Focus on patient-centered care : LRHC uses a team-based model and is recognized as an NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home, emphasizing access, health information technology, and coordinated patient care.
• Community engagement : They work with local agencies, provide health education, and conduct outreach to specific groups like seasonal agricultural workers. They also participate in programs like Reach Out and Read to promote literacy during pediatric visits
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Job Types : Full-time, Contract

Pay : $100,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Work Location : In person