Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in MA

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to join our client's team in Massachusetts. This 60-day assignment commences on Jul 27, 2026, with a schedule of 8:00am-5:00pm. The role focuses on providing comprehensive outpatient primary care to adult and pediatric patients, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, and performing routine wellness exams.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care to adult and pediatric patients
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and URI presentations
• Perform routine wellness exams, preventive screenings, and annual physicals
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and adjust treatment plans as appropriate
• Perform minor in office procedures such as suturing, lesion removal, and joint injections as applicable
• Collaborate with integrated behavioral health, dental, and care coordination teams
• Document encounters accurately in the EMR and complete charts in a timely manner
• Educate patients on disease management, preventive care, and lifestyle modifications
• Participate in team huddles and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed
• Manage upper respiratory infections and seasonal viral illnesses
• Address asthma exacerbations and allergy related conditions
• Oversee hypertension, diabetes, and other chronic disease management visits
• Treat minor injuries including lacerations, sprains, and simple fractures from outdoor activity
• Evaluate dermatologic concerns including rashes, sunburns, and suspicious skin lesions
• Handle gastrointestinal complaints such as dehydration, gastritis, and viral GI illness
• Conduct routine physicals, Medicare wellness visits, and preventive screenings
• Perform Women’s health visits including Pap smears and contraceptive management
• Provide behavioral health related primary care visits including anxiety and depression management

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP)
• EMR System: Epic

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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