Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Great Barrington, Massachusetts at Berkshire Health Systems
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Job Description
Berkshire Health Systems is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide per diem coverage in the outpatient Wound Clinic at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
Fairview Hospital is a critical access hospital serving the Southern Berkshire community as part of Berkshire Health Systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an APP interested in supplementing an existing position with a few weekday shifts each month while providing meaningful, specialized care in a collaborative community-hospital setting.
Position Highlights
- Per diem opportunity covering a few shifts per month
- Weekday schedule within a clinic that operates five days per week
- Fully outpatient practice with no inpatient responsibilities
- Manage approximately 12–18 patient visits per day
- Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
- Opportunity to develop ongoing relationships with patients managing acute and chronic wounds
- Work within an integrated health system with access to additional clinical resources
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage patients with a variety of wound-care needs
- Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans
- Provide patient education and appropriate follow-up care
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other members of the patient’s care team
- Coordinate additional services or referrals when appropriate
Qualifications
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Massachusetts
- Previous experience in wound care, surgery or a related clinical specialty is preferred
- Candidates without direct wound-care experience may be considered if they possess a relevant clinical background and a strong commitment to developing expertise in wound management
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills and ability to practice effectively in an outpatient setting
About Fairview Hospital
Located in Great Barrington, Fairview Hospital provides high-quality, personalized care to residents of Southern Berkshire County and the surrounding region. As part of Berkshire Health Systems, Fairview combines the welcoming environment of a community-based critical access hospital with the resources and support of a regional healthcare system.
This flexible per diem opportunity is ideal for an APP who wants to remain clinically active, expand their wound-care experience and make a direct impact on patients in the Southern Berkshires.