Nurse Practitioner - Rutland/ Castleton Express Care (Per Diem)
Company: Community Health Centers Of The Rutland Region
Location: Rutland
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description ABOUT US: Community Health is a
multi-site FQHC serving 80% of the primary care needs in our
community (central Vermont).Our mission is to service our patients
with quality, efficiency, accessibility and equity. As the largest
FQHC in northern New England, we have a large footprint that
provides us with the opportunity to influence the evolving, local,
state and regional health care environment. Community Health Center
sites are certified Level 111 Medical Homes, with a highly
developed and supportive panel management and case management
system in place. Community Health also has a robust integrated
behavioral health program employing Psychiatrists, Behavioral
Health Nurse Practitioners and Licensed Clinical Social Workers
embedded within its primary care sites. We have a fully integrated
electronic medical record and practice management system (Medent)
with robust interfaces with our local hospital. POSITION SUMMARY:
Community Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to work at our
Castleton Express clinic. Candidates are expected to be
knowledgeable and skilled in the delivery of express care.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Obtains
complete medical history and physical examination on patients. •
Reviews medical records. • Interprets and integrates data to
determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. •
Establishes presumptive diagnosis. • Orders appropriate laboratory
and diagnostic procedures. • Develops a therapeutic plan for
patient. • Sutures wounds. • Prepares written prescription orders
for drugs and controlled substances. • Instructs patients and
family regarding medications and treatment instructions. • Provides
recommendations regarding health and illness prevention. •
Recommend community resource to meet patient/family needs. •
Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in
emergency situations. • Provides monitoring and continuity of care
between physician visits. KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND SKILL
REQUIREMENTS: 3-5 years Express / Urgent Care Practice Experience.
Graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or
Physician Assistant Program. Licensed for Nurse Practitioner or
Physician Assistant license in the state of Vermont. Strong
inpatient skill set. Quality-focused team player. Excellent
organizational, time management and problem-solving skills. Ability
to function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Effective oral and written communication skills. Commitment to
providing exceptional patient care. BENEFITS: Community Health
seeks to offer our Providers a very robust benefits package: Market
leading compensation – commensurate with experience. Generous bonus
opportunity. Up to $10,000 in relocation expenses. Medical, dental,
and vision insurance. Retirement plan – 403(b) with employer match.
Paid malpractice insurance. Generous leave time: up to 4 weeks plus
holidays. Work-life balance with 4-day work weeks. On-Call 3 weeks
per year on average. CME leave (1 week/year) and CME allowance
($6,000/year) Opportunities to apply for school loan repayment, up
to $20,000 a year. CHJOBS
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