House Call Advanced Practice Provider - Metrowest

Company: Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc.
Location: Boston
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

House Call Advanced Practice Provider - MetrowestHouse Call Advanced Practice Provider - MetrowestApply remote type Remote locations Boston-MA time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id RQ4013863 Site: The General Hospital CorporationAt Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.Job SummaryThe Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) House Call Program is an extension of the ALS multidisciplinary clinic at the Healey Center for ALS at Massachusetts General Hospital that is also heavily focused on research both clinical and observational. In 2017, through the establishment of the ALS House Call Program, Mass General was able to take a step forward and provide highly specialized care in our patient's homes, reducing medical isolation and opening new channels of communication. The House call program Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides individualized care at home in coordination with the ALS clinic providers.Under the supervision of the Associate Clinic Director, the ALS House Call APP will work with the ALS clinic team by performing home visits predominantly (but not limited to) the MetroWest Area. In addition, the ALS House Call APP will work closely with the Neurological Clinical Research Institute (NCRI) and ALS Clinic leadership to develop, assess, and implement novel care delivery techniques, including technology-based mobile health solutions, and to more fully integrate ALS care into patients' lives. The APP will also take the lead in ensuring continuity of care for patients who are unable to travel to the MGH clinic and interact with community and home health providers to more fully integrate care and improve patients' experience.The position requires a high degree of innovation. The ideal candidate is flexible, independent, and willing to participate in multiple activities while providing support to patients by working with the team. Candidates must have strong communication skills and the ability to converse comfortably with patients and their caregivers.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides clinical home visits with homebound patients predominantly in (but not limited to) the MetroWest area.
• Collaborates with the provider (s) to provide targeted healthcare services to patients with motor neuron disease.
• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures.
• Develops and implements disease-specific patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in the provision of continuity of care.
• Assesses, instructs, and counsels patients regarding compliance with treatments.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs.
• Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.
• Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy or related therapeutic procedures.
• Provide home gastrostomy tube exchanges.
• Perform Slow Vital Capacity and Maximal Inspiratory Pressure procedures in the home.
• Complete ALSFRS-R in the home as requested by the primary team.
• Conduct Serious Illness Conversations for advanced care planning and complete MOLST form to reflect patient's wishes.
• Maintain accurate and timely notes in the electronic medical record.
• Assists physician with comprehensive care.
• Self-directed and purposeful in seeking necessary knowledge and skills to develop and maintain competency within the specialty of Neurology.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Work alongside a patient services coordinator to fully implement the House Call program for both house call visits and virtual visits.SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
  • Professional knowledge: Clinical, healthcare knowledge to enable effective interactions and communications with patients, caregivers, clinicians, and healthcare administrators.
  • Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively and complete tasks; Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.
  • Highly motivated, independent, innovative, and capable of performing in a complex environment.
  • Strong sense of initiative and perseverance to carry through to completion of tasks; Demonstrates forthrightness and integrity.
  • Ability to identify issues/projects and initiate plans to address, asking for direction when appropriate.
  • Ability to develop a common vision for diverse communities, communicate effectively, and take ownership and responsibility for activities.
  • Interpersonal/communication: Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication, and public speaking skills; Good command of English language, including medical and scientific terminology.
  • Information Systems/Technology Skills: Exceptional computer skills (including operating systems, database, electronic mail, Internet, spreadsheets, and other office management systems); Ability to maintain databases and associated analysis and reporting.
  • Quality Assurance: Skills to work efficiently and effectively and strive to do so in all aspects of position.
  • Critical Thinking/Decision Making: Ability to appropriately evaluate all aspects of a situation and to independently make appropriate and timely decisions.
  • Personnel Management: Ability to coordinate among diverse populations.
  • Discretion and Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters discreetly and to ensure confidentiality guidelines are maintained by staff.
  • Safety/Compliance: Knowledge in aspects of safety applicable to position; Knowledge of and compliance with institutional, JCAHO, HIPAA, and other regulatory bodies' standards.LICENSURE:Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.EDUCATION:
    • Master's Degree required.EXPERIENCE:Previous experience as an APP required; Neurology or Palliative specific experience preferred.WORKING CONDITIONS:
      • Must be able to and have the means to regularly travel by car for clinical home visits in Massachusetts.
      • Must have internet access. A work laptop will be provided.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Physical Requirements
        • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
        • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
        • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
        • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
        • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
        • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
        • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
        • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
        • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
        • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
        • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
        • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
        • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
        • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
        • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
        • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
        • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
        • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
        • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
        • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
        • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
        • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)Remote TypeRemoteWork Location165 Cambridge StreetScheduled Weekly Hours24Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)EEO Statement:The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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