About Us

North Shore Physicians Group (NSPG), the largest multi-specialty physicians group north of Boston, is a leader in innovative practices. We are explorers at heart! Here, ideas come from everyone—to the benefit of everyone we serve.

We continually seek the best ways to streamline care for both patients and providers. Our medical team of more than 400 physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other care professionals is consistently working together to discover new ways to improve and enhance our practices to benefit the health of our patients and the careers of our providers. Through our team-based approach, the goal is to make our practice of medicine smarter and more efficient.

With NSPG as your employer, you’ll experience clinical excellence, supportive practice environments, and opportunities for career advancement!

Location

The specific office location has not be determined at this time, but the position will sit on the North Shore.

General Overview

A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a trusted member of the community who helps patients better access and coordinate their health care. We believe that CHWs have the skills and experience to understand what patients are going through and help them get through difficult times. CHWs are people who come from the communities they serve. CHWs act as caring neighbors to help patients address the social and medical problems that lead to poor health. The goal of a high risk community health worker is to assist the high risk patients with the tasks of getting medical care, working on health goals (such as arranging care, filling medication prescriptions, planning healthy meals, or finding time to exercise), and to help them deal with the “real-life” issues that keep them from staying healthy. Although a CHW is not in a clinical role, having the capacity to learn basic clinical concepts in order to identify when a referral to a licensed clinician is appropriate is an important skill.

The CHW will work with high risk patients receiving care at NSPG/NSHC.This high-risk patient population presents a unique set of challenges, including higher rates of mental illness and substance abuse. These patients are also often harder to contact and engage, as well as having weaker ties to their primary care practice. Many of these patients visit their local emergency department instead of their primary care doctor and receive fragmented care. Our project aims to integrate CHWs into the primary care team, serving as a bridge between the primary care team and patients in the community that are at high risk but are disconnected with primary care. By doing so we hope to re-engage patients with their primary care team and improve their patient experience and health outcomes. As a CHW on this project, you will develop trusting working relationships with the patients you work with and be supported by a primary care team that includes primary care physicians, care coordinators, and social workers.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
• Skills:
  • Preferred: Bilingual language skills
  
  

Why North Shore Physicians Group? You'll practice at the leading edge of patient-focused medicine in one of New England's most scenic and historic locations. And you'll make a difference every single day. Make your move to NSPG. We're one team, with one focus. Join us. With NSPG you'll experience: Excellent quality of life The North Shore area offers: Communities with varied and rich histories and convenient access to museums, art, restaurants and shops. Natural beauty, handsome architecture and vivid history — only 15 miles north of Boston. 30 miles of gorgeous rocky coastline with breathtaking beaches and harbors. World-class sailing and close proximity to the mountains and picturesque New England. Easy access to a multitude of universities, colleges, and public and private schools. Clinical excellence Our practices are certified Level 3 NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Homes. For the fifth year in a row, North Shore Medical Center has been ranked a top regional hospital in Boston and Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report. Our affiliate, Massachusetts General Hospital, is one of U.S. News & World Report's top three Honor Roll hospitals in America. NSPG and NSMC use the Epic EMR that integrates patient care through the Partners HealthCare System, including Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Career advancement Grow, learn and develop new practice innovations. Continue your medical education. Make academic connections and explore teaching opportunities. Explore leadership opportunities. Develop clinical and administrative career ladders. A supportive practice environment Collaborative professionals. Patient-centered care model. Leadership that listens and values your contributions and ideas. Autonomy and respect for your skills and expertise. Excellent salary and benefits.