Sexual and Reproductive Health Advanced Practice Clinician Resident

About Us

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) is the state’s leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care, nationally recognized for education and research. Our mission: ensure everyone in Massachusetts has access to compassionate, judgment-free care and education. We operate four health centers and offer telehealth statewide as part of a network of 600 Planned Parenthood affiliates nationwide.

About the Residency

The Sexual & Reproductive Health Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) Residency is a full‑time, two‑year post‑graduate training program designed for new Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives, and Physician Assistants seeking advanced clinical experience in sexual and reproductive healthcare. The residency combines supervised clinical practice, structured learning, and professional development to support a successful transition to independent practice.

Residents deliver comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare, including:

-Gynecologic care and preventive screenings

-Breast and cervical cancer screening

-Gender‑affirming careSTI testing, management, and treatment

-HIV prevention (PEP and PrEP)Contraceptive counseling and procedures, including IUD and implant insertions/removals

-Medication abortion and post‑abortion care, including telehealth delivery

Throughout the residency, residents participate in didactics, skills labs, case conferences, professional development activities, and mentorship.

• Provide patient care under direct supervision during early residency (typically weeks 1–24, depending on readiness).
• Transition to indirect supervision while managing your own patient schedule (weeks 24–52), with ongoing support from the Residency Director and preceptors.
• Participate in procedural training, including IUD and contraceptive implant insertion and removal.
• Deliver comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare consistent with PPFA and PPLM guidelines.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support holistic patient care.
• Attend regular didactic sessions, professional development workshops, and team meetings.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and research projects as appropriate.
• Attend professional conferences to enhance clinical knowledge and networking.
• Participate in program evaluation and assist in curriculum development with program leadership.

• (In addition to all first-year duties)
• Provide independent patient care across PPLM health center locations, with continued mentorship and support from preceptors.
• Meet established productivity expectations (approximately 3 patients per hour).
• Complete a scholarly project (research, quality improvement initiative, or scholarly writing), with protected time for professional study.
• Lead educational activities, including didactic sessions and journal clubs.

• Graduation from an accredited NP, CNM, or PA program within 24 months of residency start date.
• Ability to obtain relevant board certification (AANP/ANCC for NP; AMCB for CNM; NCCPA for PA) before the program begins.
• Eligibility for Massachusetts licensure as an NP, CNM, or PA prior to the start date.
• Current BLS or ACLS certification.
• Ability to travel to PPLM sites as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required clinical credentials and privileges.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including: Standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Sufficient oral, auditory, and visual abilities to support safe clinical practice and effective patient communication
• Compliance with all applicable regulations, including Title X, OSHA, CLIA, and Massachusetts Department of Public Health requirements.

PPLM is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values at PPLM and a chance for us to make long-term, meaningful change. We are actively working to build a culture that reflects the communities we serve and embodies cultural humility, recognizing that advancing health equity begins within our own organization. We are taking steps to make progress in our own organization and are committed to building an equity practice in all aspects of our work.  

We believe that communities most impacted by health inequities must be centered in the work we do. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from Black, Latinx, Asian, and Indigenous people of color, Trans and gender non-conforming people, LGBTQIA people, people with disabilities, and working-class people for all our positions.   

Employment and advancement at PPLM are based on individual qualifications and abilities, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under law.  

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