From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 3, 2026Sources
The short version
SSTAR is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Fall River, Massachusetts, specializing in substance use disorder treatment and comprehensive community healthcare.
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Nursing here
Benefits
SSTAR offers a benefits package that includes a 403B retirement plan, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and employee discounts on cell phones, eyewear, and other items. As an FQHC, employees may also be eligible to apply for up to three loan repayment programs, including the HRSA Loan Repayment Program.
The hard parts
Limited publicly available information on employee satisfaction and workplace challenges specific to nursing staff
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Fall River, MA
Fall River sits along the Taunton River near Mount Hope Bay in southeastern Massachusetts, offering nurses a small-city feel with deep textile-mill history and easy access to both Providence and Boston. The waterfront area and historic downtown give the city a distinct character for those seeking a quieter base within commuting distance of major medical centers.
Browse roles in Fall River- State price level · Massachusetts
- 6% above the national average
- State index 105.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,155/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $56,673/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Current openings at SSTAR
Family Nurse Practitioner - Signing Bonus Eligible
$115,000–$140,000/year
- NP
- Day shift
- CEU allowance
Sources
- sstar.org
Employer website
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