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Essen Medical Associates
Boston, Massachusetts

Nurse Practitioner – House Calls (North Boston Region)

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$135k-$200k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Company Overview

Intention Healthcare, an Essen Health Care company, is a specialized medical group dedicated to providing accessible medical care to vulnerable and underserved patients who require care at home.

Intention Healthcare delivers an integrated model that spans in-home primary care, longitudinal care management, remote monitoring, and real-time support for caregivers.

Our clinical programs are designed to improve quality, reduce avoidable utilization, and expand access for members who face barriers to traditional care.

Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company.

With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!

Job Summary

  • Position Title: Nurse Practitioner – House Calls Flex Hybrid
  • Location: Massachusetts Organization: Intention Healthcare

Job Summary

Intention Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care through home visits in the Greater Boston region of Massachusetts. This role focuses on individuals with chronic illnesses, mobility challenges, or limited access to healthcare facilities. The NP will emphasize holistic care, patient education, and management of complex medical conditions, ensuring continuity of care for patients in their homes.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Include

  • Patient Evaluations: Conduct comprehensive health assessments during home visits, including physical exams, medication reconciliation, and review of medical histories.
  • Diagnosis & Treatment: Diagnose medical conditions, develop individualized care plans, and prescribe medications as appropriate.
  • Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and continuous care.
  • Patient Education: Educate patients and families on disease management, lifestyle changes, medication adherence, and preventive care.
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate electronic health records (EHR) of patient assessments, treatments, and follow-ups.
  • Follow-Up Care: Monitor patient progress through follow-up visits and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
  • Emergency Response: Assess and manage urgent medical situations during home visits, providing timely interventions or referrals.
  • Community Engagement: Participate in local outreach initiatives to promote health services and educate the community about available resources.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner program (Family or Adult Geriatrics).
  • Current Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner license required.

National Board Certification Through One of the Following

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  • Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
  • Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) is a plus.
  • Experience with EMR/EHR systems preferred.
  • New graduates encouraged to apply.

Work Environment

  • Primarily provides care in patients’ homes; living conditions may vary.
  • Requires travel within Massachusetts; flexible scheduling, including possible evenings and weekends, to meet patient needs.
  • Collaborates with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Salary: $135,000-$200,000
  • Salary reflects bonuses and incentives

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationChronic Disease Management

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Essen Medical Associates holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 81 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$168k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 64% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
48%
CME allowance
36%
Relocation assistance
8%
Loan repayment
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Family Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,674 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k≈ 6.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
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 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH 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 Essen Medical Associates

Hospitals and Health Care
Bronx, New York
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
New graduates encouraged to apply