Weekend Rounding Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Listed compensation
$75-$85/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team in Massachusetts! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Part-Time (12 hours/weekend) Weekend Rounding Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at MCI-Framingham in Framingham, MA.
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.
NURSE PRACTITIONER/ PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BENEFITS PACKAGE (for eligible positions):
- Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K & Plan Matching
- PTO
- Annual Incentive Bonus
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant Position Summary
The NP/PA utilizes the medical model to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as their primary focus in a correctional environment. The NP/PA works with a variety of healthcare professionals/security officers in a correctional environment to provide basic medical services supervised by a licensed Physician.
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Essential Functions
- Responds to and initiates care for medical emergencies throughout the facility.
- Identifies patient health problems and prescribes treatment under the direction of a physician.
- Implements medical care utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by a Physician.
- Provides education to inmate/patient, healthcare staff, and correctional staff.
- Documents all healthcare contacts.
- Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills. Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
- Delegates to and supervises other team members as appropriate.
- Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
- Attends training and meetings as required.
Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant Minimum Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited college/university NP / PA program
- Must possess current licenses or certifications in the state of MA
- Experience in Correctional desired but not required
- Maintains required annual licensure and credentialing requirements for Physician Assistants / Nurse Practitioners in the healthcare unit.
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
Keywords: NP, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, np, ARNP
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides ambulatory medical care and responds to emergencies within a correctional facility. They work under the supervision of a physician to document patient encounters, prescribe treatments, and educate staff and inmates.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited NP or PA program and hold current licensure in Massachusetts. Experience in a correctional environment is desired but not strictly required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 40 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 38% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $156k–$177k | Primary Care median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$157k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in Massachusetts | 48 active | 1,113 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% remote · 38% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 5% offer loan repayment400 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Primary Care pay trend | −3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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