Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Internal Medicine - General / Other in Fall River, MA

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About The Position

A physician-owned

multispecialty group in Fall River, MA is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Nurse

Practitioner to join our team. We provide compassionate, patient-centered care

to homebound patients and to residents in local skilled nursing facilities.

This role offers an opportunity to work independently while collaborating

closely with physicians, visiting nurse agencies, and facility medical teams to

deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

Position Overview : The

Nurse Practitioner will split time between home visits and SNF rounds

(approximately 2 days in each setting). For candidates who prefer home care

exclusively, scheduling flexibility may be available.

Home Care Duties (Fall

River, New Bedford, Westport, MA) :

Conduct comprehensive

patient visits (45–60 minutes per visit; target of 8 patients per day).

Reconcile medications and

educate patients and caregivers.

Diagnose conditions, order

appropriate testing, and coordinate with visiting nurse agencies, PCPs, and

specialists.

Support ongoing care by

serving as a clinical resource to visiting nurses.

Skilled Nursing Facility

Duties :

Work alongside other Nurse

Practitioners and facility Medical Directors.

Evaluate and manage patients

(target of 2 patients per hour, 16 per day).

Develop and implement

individualized management plans.

Provide direct oversight of

patient care in collaboration with facility staff.

Schedule & Compensation :

Part-time : 32 hours per week

(2 days SNF, 2 days Home Care; home care–only option available).

Competitive hourly rate :

$60–$65 per hour.

Comprehensive benefits

package including : Health insurance , Malpractice coverage ,

401(k) retirement plan , CME allowance and Paid time off.

Requirements :

Current Nurse Practitioner

license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Rhode Island licensure a plus).

Valid DEA certificate and

Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration.

Demonstrated ability to work

independently and collaboratively.

Strong organizational,

communication, and problem-solving skills.

Comfortable working with

interdisciplinary teams, including nurses, therapists, pharmacists,

administrators, and case managers.

Fluency in Portuguese

preferred but not required.

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