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Southcoast Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering integrated care

Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist - Observation Unit @ St. Luke's Hospital

Full-TimeDeadline 12/4/27
$61.50 - $70/hr
Junior
Master's
New Bedford, MA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers

About the job

Requirements
  • A Master of Science degree in Nursing is required.
  • Certification from a national accrediting body to practice as a Nurse Practitioner is required.
  • Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse registration is required.
  • A Nurse Practitioner certificate is required.
  • At least one year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner is required.
  • A current Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner license is required.
Responsibilities
  • Under the general supervision and direction of the Physician, Office Manager, or designee, conduct hospital rounds as directed by the individually assigned Physician.
  • Perform initial histories, physicals, consultations, and follow-up care visits, which may require laboratory testing, radiology testing, and/or immunizations.
  • Formulate diagnoses based on clinical assessments and establish appropriate, timely treatment plans.

About the company

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Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • Southcoast reported June 2026 operating revenue of $430.6 million despite tougher pricing pressure.
  • February 2026 provider hiring added obstetrics, cardiology, endocrinology, and addiction medicine capacity.
  • OBHG launched Charlton Memorial’s first 1.0 OB triage model, targeting January 2026 coverage.

What critics are saying

  • Southcoast posted a $22.9 million Q1 2026 operating loss as expenses outran revenue.
  • St. Luke’s nurses picketed September 19, 2025 over staffing and pay, pressuring 2026 contracts.
  • If Medicare and Medicaid rates stay squeezed, Southcoast’s labor-heavy model becomes structurally untenable by 2027.

What makes Southcoast Health unique

  • Only maternity provider locally, anchoring Southcoast’s referral moat across southeastern Massachusetts.
  • USFHP expanded March 3, 2026 to 160 more primary-care providers and three hospitals.
  • Southcoast added 16 providers in 2026, sustaining specialty depth at Charlton, St. Luke’s, and Tobey.

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Benefits

  • 403B Retirement Plan with company match
  • Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
  • Employee Wellbeing Program
  • Generous Earned Time Off Package
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Stock Options