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NP-PA-Home Based Medical Care

Southcoast Health System
$59.41 - $71.45 / hr
tuition assistance, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, Massachusetts, Fairhaven
200 Mill Road (Show on map)
Feb 07, 2026
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented Advanced Practice Practitioner to join our Health at Home - Home Based Medical Care team. Hours: Full-time - 40 hours8A - 4:30P Shift: Day - no weekend, holiday or on-call Location: Fairhaven, New Bedford, MA A career at Southcoast Health offers you: A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package Generous Earned Time Off Package Employee Wellbeing Program 403B Retirement Plan with company match Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Under Direction of the Director of Transitional Care and or SVP Southcoast Health at Home and in collaboration with high-risk telehealth NP. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) provides home-based medical care to patients enrolled in the Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) program, with a primary focus on Medicare beneficiaries requiring face-to-face evaluations for RPM enrollment and ongoing clinical management. This role serves as a clinical resource to home health staff, including nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members, offering in-home consultations to support chronic disease management, symptom escalation, and urgent clinical needs for homebound patients. The NP/PA works collaboratively with primary care providers, specialists, home health teams, and RPM clinicians to treat patients in place, reduce avoidable emergency department utilization, and improve outcomes for high-risk populations. This role combines clinical expertise, patient education, and a strong focus on improving outcomes in the outpatient settings. Requires a Master of Science Degree in Nursing/APRN or Master's degree in physician assistant studies from an accredited program. Proven ability to care for adult and geriatric patients with a broad range of physical and psychological problems is required. Proven ability to demonstrate maturity, self-confidence, and the ability to manage complex patient management plans with physician collaboration. Experience providing home-based care is required. Strong assessment and independent clinical decision-making skills. Minimum 2-3 years of clinical NP experience, preferably in primary care, geriatrics, hospital medicine, home-based care, or chronic disease management. Nurse Practitioner: Requires a Master of Science Degree in Nursing. Certification from a national accrediting body to practice as a Nurse Practitioner is required. Current license to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse. Certification (of current eligibility) issued by the Commonwealth of MA and the State of Rhode Island to practice as a registered nurse is required. Physician Assistant: Graduate of an A.M.A. approved Physician Assistant program is required. Certification from a National accredited body to practice as a Physician Assistant is required. Must possess current CPR certification.