Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Job ID: RQ00002083
Worcester, MA
Physician Assistant/Primary Care
Permanent/Full-Timeoutpatient

Looking for an exciting opportunity in the healthcare field? Look no further! We are working with a trusted Federally Qualified Health Center located in Worcester that is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join their outpatient behavioral health team.

Convenient Location: Situated just 45 minutes West of Boston, MA, with easy access to Logan International Airport and Bradly International Airport, this position offers a prime location for work-life balance. This is a strong and stable organization dedicated to providing comprehensive medical services to individuals and families in the Worcester region.

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will play a vital role in the behavioral health team. With a primarily adult patient population, you will conduct medication management visits and initial psychiatric evaluations. If desired, the opportunity to treat children can also be incorporated into your schedule. We encourage a willingness and passion to work with the underserved population, with approximately 80% of patients covered by Medicaid.

Position Highlights:

  • Starting salary around $135,000 (goes higher based on experience)
  • Generous PTO package plus paid holidays
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 403b retirement plan with employer contribution
  • CME time for professional development
  • DEA and licensing fees covered by employer
  • Eligibility for NHSC Federal Loan Repayment program
  • Compensation context

    Posted range on this job
    Not published
    Median nurse practitioner midpoint, nationwide
    $138,000
    93 openings with a range
    Median midpoint in Massachusetts
    $139,000
    16 openings with a range

    Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See nurse practitioner salary by state →

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    Is this Pediatric Nurse Practitioner position in Worcester, Massachusetts still open?
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    What does this nurse practitioner job pay?
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