Advanced Practitioner (NP or PA)

About the Opportunity

Join Our Team at Northeastern University!

University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dynamic, student-centered health clinic. This is an incredible opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of Northeastern's vibrant undergraduate and graduate student community.

As a key member of the UHCS team, you will:

• Deliver preventive care and manage acute and chronic conditions in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Engage directly with students through face-to-face visits and campus wellness activities, helping to educate and empower them to take charge of their health.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, contribute to team-based care, and serve as a trusted resource for nurses and medical assistants.
• Be part of a mission-driven team committed to student health and holistic well-being.

Position Details

• Full-time (35 hours/week) with flexibility for a 4-day or 5-day schedule.
• Includes one evening per week, one Saturday per month (10 AM-2 PM), and a rotating holiday schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certificate of Registration as a Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Massachusetts and Federal DEA certificates are required.
• Prior experience in primary care, particularly in student health, is highly desirable.
• Experience in STI and contraceptive management is required.

Direct and Indirect clinical responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive history and physical examinations, develop individualized care plans, order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, and perform clinical procedures such as blood draws and injections.
• Prescribe medications and initiate appropriate treatments.
• Provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care, including STI testing, treatment, and counseling.
• Perform procedures such as Nexplanon insertion and removal, and IUD placement and removal (preferred).
• Accurately and promptly document all clinical encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR).