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Greater Seacoast Community Health
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Associate (PA) – Primary

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Associate (PA) – Primary Care

  • Portsmouth, New Hampshire
  • Greater Seacoast Community Health (GSCH)
  • Full-Time
  • Exempt Position
  • Compensation based on license type, experience, and qualifications

Practice with Purpose. Care for Community. Thrive with a Team.

Greater Seacoast Community Health is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Associate (PA) to join our mission-driven Primary Care team in Portsmouth, NH.

This is an opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a supportive community health environment where providers are empowered to build lasting patient relationships while working alongside an integrated multidisciplinary care team.

At GSCH, we believe healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and community-focused — and we’re looking for providers who share that vision.

Why Join GSCH?

Mission-Driven Care

Help improve access to high-quality healthcare for individuals and families across the Seacoast region regardless of ability to pay.

Collaborative Team Environment

Work alongside experienced providers, behavioral health professionals, care coordinators, dental teams, social services, and support staff who truly work together to care for the whole patient.

Professional Growth

Participate In

  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Collaborative care planning
  • Clinical protocol development
  • Team-based healthcare innovation

What You’ll Do

As an Advanced Practice Provider at GSCH, you will:

  • Provide comprehensive primary care services across the lifespan
  • Perform preventive health exams, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care
  • Manage acute and chronic medical conditions
  • Coordinate care and referrals with internal and external providers
  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
  • Document patient care accurately within the EHR system
  • Participate in provider meetings, quality initiatives, and clinical collaboration activities
  • Deliver care with professionalism, compassion, and respect

Minimum Qualifications

APRN Candidates Must Have

  • Current NH RN and APRN licensure
  • Board Certification through ANCC and/or AANP
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner Required
  • Current DEA registration
  • Current BLS certification (ACLS/PALS preferred)

PA Candidates Must Have

  • Current NH Physician Associate license
  • NCCPA Certification
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience practicing as a Physician Associate Required
  • Current DEA registration
  • Current BLS certification (ACLS/PALS preferred)

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking providers who are:

  • Compassionate and patient-focused
  • Team-oriented and collaborative
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient setting
  • Passionate about community health and accessible care
  • Adaptable, professional, and solution-oriented

Experience In

  • Primary Care
  • Community Health
  • Family Medicine
  • FQHC environments is highly valued, but mission alignment and strong patient care skills are equally important.

About Greater Seacoast Community Health

Greater Seacoast Community Health is a nonprofit network of community health centers serving individuals and families throughout New Hampshire and Southern Maine.

Our integrated services include:

  • Primary Care
  • Behavioral Health
  • Dental Care
  • Prenatal Services
  • Family Support Programs
  • Substance Use Services

Our Mission

To deliver innovative, compassionate, integrated health services accessible to all — regardless of ability to pay.

Join a Team That Makes a Difference Every Day

If you’re looking for a provider role where you can build meaningful patient relationships, collaborate with an exceptional care team, and make a lasting impact in your community — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply at GetCommunityHealth.org Careers

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care services across the lifespan, including preventive exams, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated, community-focused healthcare and document patient care within the EHR system.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed APRN or PA in New Hampshire with board certification (ANCC/AANP or NCCPA) and a current DEA registration. A minimum of 3–5 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)ACLS (preferred)DEA License

Key Skills

Chronic Disease ManagementAcute CareMultidisciplinary CollaborationEHR DocumentationCare CoordinationPatient Diagnosis

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Associate (PA) – Primary at GREATER SEACOAST COMMUNITY HEALTH a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care (NP) — ranked against 1,090 active Primary Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 60% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Primary Care by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in primary care (np)ranked against 1,090 Primary Care (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPrimary Care median $138k (middle half $129k–$159k)290 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNew Hampshire index 104.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% remote · 60% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Primary Care pay trend−3.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,090 Primary Care (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs
9
<$145k
10
$145k-165k
4
$165k-185k
1
$195k
2
$208k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs
401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
14% this job
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$100 per hour
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$100 per hour
#3

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$185k-$195k
#4

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$129k-$177k
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Primary Care (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,090 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Greater Seacoast Community Health

Non-profit Organizations
Somersworth, NH
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mission-Driven Care
Collaborative Team Environment
Professional Growth

Living in Portsmouth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$916k
Typical market rent
$3,068/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.