NP or PA -Bridge Clinic

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$125k-$160k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Job Details:

Level: Experienced, Job Location: New Bedford MA - New Bedford, MA, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $125000.00 - $160000.00Salary/year, Job Category: Health Care, POSITION TITLE: PRIMARY CARE PRACTIONER (NP/PA) – ADULT MEDICINE Exempt – FULL-TIME/PART-TIME GNBCHC, a fast-paced Federally Qualified Health Center, dedicated to providing primary care services to the diverse and underserved patient populations in New Bedford, MA has an amazing outpatient opportunity in our Adult Medicine department.

Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Practitioner will responsible for: Compassionate and Comprehensive outpatient primary care services including but not limited to well and sick visits Providing immunizations, STI and common infections treatment and education Diagnosing patient injury/illness and provide appropriate treatment and education Managing complex medical issues within the scope of internal medicine practices Reviewing medical histories, interpreting diagnostic tests and labs Monitoring and ensuring patient satisfaction Facilitating appropriate utilization of the healthcare system and encourage appropriate follow-up care Required Education: Current and unrestricted Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant License Active DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration Board Certification: Adult, Family Medicine or Geriatric Current BLS/CPR Certification Other Skills & Qualifications: Experience in community and public health Comfortable with supporting LGBTQ+ population as well as individuals with substance abuse disorders (OBAT) Commitment and interest in working with multi-cultural and impoverished populations Primary or Secondary language skills in: Portuguese or Spanish (not required) Qualifications: Opportunity Highlights: Flexible schedule – Mondays – Fridays and some Saturdays Light Practice Call Retirement savings plan (403b) with match Medical benefits available upon hire* Dental, Vision, Disability Malpractice Insurance – Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) CME allowance plus time Paid License, DEA and CSR renewals Tuition Assistance Generous Earned Time 12 paid holidays HRSA, Mass League and PSLF Loan Program eligibility Relocation Assistance We are the PILOTS of outstanding primary care!

Patient-Centered: We empathize with each patient, speak their language, and go above and beyond to meet their unique needs. Innovative: Our approach to providing quality care is dynamic, collaborative and adaptive. Local Partners: We are fully engaged as a primary agent for positive change.

Obliging & Respectful: Our health center strives to maintain an accepting, safe, confidential and courteous environment for all. Every patient is welcomed, just as every employee is valued. Team Players: Our teams work closely & collaboratively with a focus to serve our patients and the community.

Greater New Bedford Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Key Responsibilities

The practitioner will provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services, including well and sick visits, immunizations, and the treatment of common infections. They are also responsible for diagnosing illnesses, managing complex medical issues, and facilitating appropriate follow-up care for patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current and unrestricted Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license, along with active DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance registrations. Board certification in Adult, Family, or Geriatric medicine is required, as is current BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)DEA License (preferred)Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentSTI treatmentDiagnostic testingMedical history reviewComplex medical managementLGBTQ+ careSubstance abuse treatmentClinical documentation

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 68% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $135k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution26 jobs · 22 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
CME allowance
36% this job
Loan repayment
9% this job
Relocation assistance
9% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Primary Care (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,103 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in New Bedford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,841/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Greater New Bedford Community Health Center

Medical Practices
New Bedford, Massachusetts
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Retirement savings plan (403b) with match
Medical benefits
Dental
Vision
Disability
Malpractice Insurance (FTCA)
CME allowance plus time
Paid License, DEA and CSR renewals