Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Per Diem
Company: Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Who We Are: Since 1985, BHCHP’s
mission has been to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified
access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and
families experiencing homelessness in greater Boston. Over 10,000
homeless individuals are cared for by Boston Health Care for the
Homeless Program each year. We are committed to ensuring that every
one of these individuals has access to comprehensive health care,
from preventative dental care to cancer treatment. Our clinicians,
case managers, and behavioral health professionals work in more
than 30 locations to serve some of our community’s most
vulnerable—and most resilient—citizens. From our earliest days as a
program, we have always sought to do work that is transformational:
recognizing our shared humanity; centering dignity, compassion,
mutual respect and supporting the right of every individual to
access the highest levels of health care and every staff member to
reach their fullest potential. We continue to be committed to
building bridges and breaking down barriers, including systemic
racism which harms us all. We provide community-based health care
services that are compassionate, dignified, and culturally
appropriate, incorporating social determinants of health, with the
goal of breaking down the physical and systemic barriers that our
patients face. Job Summary: Hours: Per Diem; as needed, weekdays
and weekends, 10-hour shifts available Union: None Union Name: None
Patient Facing: Yes Are you interested in working with underserved
populations? Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is looking
for a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant who will provide
comprehensive, high-quality primary, episodic and/or recuperative
care at our primary care clinic and respite care facility. It is a
collaborative practice where medical, behavioral health, and case
management staff work to meet the various needs of patients during
their stay. Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive, high quality
primary or episodic care at various clinical sites staffed by
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program; work as part of
multi-disciplinary team in caring for patients May work at
shelter-based clinic, hospital-based clinic, respite facility or at
one of of primary care clinics Elicit an appropriate history,
perform physical examinations, order diagnostic studies, interpret
results and initiate therapy in accordance with the Guidelines for
Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners of Boston Health Care
for the Homeless Program Refer patients as appropriate to medical
specialists, hospital admission, recuperative care and detox
facilities, providing appropriate information for continuity of
care; provide education to patients on health promotion and disease
treatment and prevention Participate in collaborative relationship
with BHCHP physician according to the Regulations of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Maintain adequate, up-to-date medical
records, completed in a timely manner, according to the guidelines
of BHCHP, employing standard forms such as problem lists,
medication lists, etc. Maintain active DPH, DEA, and professional
license, hospital privileges, managed care credentialing and CPR
training. Qualifications: Licensed by the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts Registered or eligible to be registered with the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Federal Drug
Enforcement Agency At least one year of NP/PA experience required
Experience in working with underserved populations, mentally ill,
homeless and/or persons with substance use disorders preferred Life
support training certification (e.g. CPR, BLS, ACLS) from a course
that includes a hands-on, in-person component Bilingual proficiency
preferred Compensation: The compensation is $77.00 per hour. Does
this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from
you. As an equal opportunity employer, Boston Health Care for the
Homeless Program is committed to providing employment opportunities
to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity
and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability,
age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status,
genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis
prohibited by applicable law. Covid-19 Vaccination: Proof of
Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who
are offered employment will be given details about how to
demonstrate receipt of vaccination if they choose to. Please Note:
Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at-will.
Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work
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