Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Brattleboro Primary Care- Pediatrics, located in the southeastern corner of Vermont, is seeking a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for our growing pediatric group.
We are part of a large, physician-owned group partnership, Primary Care Health Partners! We have been an NCQA certified medical home since 2011 and are continuously working on ways to better serve our patients and our community. Our pediatric practice has a well-established reputation for providing quality care for our patients with a collegial team of providers and staff.
Our scope of practice includes children from birth through college, following the AAP and Bright Futures recommendations through annual Well Child and Adolescent care. We also treat acute illnesses and minor injuries as well as provide care coordination for children with chronic conditions. Our practice is located on the campus of our local community hospital, which has a level 1 nursery. We also maintain an affiliation with Dartmouth- Hitchcock Medical Center and participate in their outpatient pediatrics medical student rotation.
The flexible full-time/part-time position would be three to four days per week (negotiable). Weekday call coverage is provided by the office pediatricians and includes coverage for the hospital’s newborn nursery. Call coverage for the local hospital is financially compensated separate from the aforementioned salary, for an average compensation of $25K per year. Weekend call is shared by all office providers, approximately once every six weeks, which includes a Saturday morning clinic. Weekend coverage does NOT include coverage for the hospital nursery. For all provider call coverage (weekday and weekend) we do have a nurse triage answering service that answers patient calls after 6pm on weekdays and 4pm on weekends and will reach out to the provider only with more critical questions.
Primary Care Health Partners offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package with partnership opportunities, state of the art technology (including an Electronic Medical Record, and support team).
A relocation stipend is available for this position.
Salary for this position is dependent on experience. Starting pay is between 50.00 - 60.00/ hr.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Administer medications and perform procedures such as IV insertion and catheterization.
- Monitor patient progress and provide education to families regarding treatment options and health management.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate electronic health records and documentation in compliance with regulations.
Qualifications
- Valid Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification
- Proficiency in patient care and assessment
- Knowledge of EHR systems, particularly Epic and Athenahealth
- Critical care experience
- Ability to work effectively with children and individuals with developmental disabilities
- Basic life support certification and knowledge of physiology
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
Ability to Relocate:
- Brattleboro, VT 05301: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Background Check Required
Requirements: