Physician Assistant – Nurse Practitioner – Family Practice

Appalachian Mountain Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Appalachian Mountain Health in Asheville, NC, seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our primary care team serving underserved populations. You will work in a collaborative, team-based model with physicians, behavioral health clinicians, and support staff.

We require NC PA-C or NP license, CAQ, CPR, and at least one year of primary care experience. Relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• PA or NP degree from an accredited program.
• Current NC PA-C or NP license.
• CAQ and CPR certification required.
• At least 1 year of primary care experience.
• Strong commitment to community health.
• Ability to function in a team-based care environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality-focused primary care to underserved populations.
• Work with physicians, behavioral health clinicians, and support staff in a team-based model.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

Decision making

Initiative

Education

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner degree

Job description

Description

Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners--are you ready for a change? Don't miss this terrific opportunity to work with an underserved patient population in one of the beautiful communities in the U.S.!

Appalachian Mountain Health ("AMH"), a Federally Qualified Health Center network based in Asheville, NC, is hiring a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our exceptional clinical team. This position will be delivering quality-focused primary care services for patients.

AMH provides comprehensive, accessible, patient-centered primary care to all, including low-income, medically underserved and uninsured populations, at six locations throughout Western North Carolina.

Our NP/PAs work closely with physicians, other advanced practitioners, behavioral health clinicians, and clinical and administrative support staff in a team-based approach to patient care.

Requirements

Required qualifications include:

• Physician Assistant /Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited institution.
• Current North Carolina PA-C or NP license.
• CAQ.
• CPR certification.
• At least one year of experience in a primary care setting functioning at the full extent of training and licensure
• Strong commitment to practicing in a community health setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as critical thinking skills, the ability to handle stressful situations and the capacity to function independently.
• High degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision‑making to achieve AMH's mission.

In return, AMH offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance, relocation package, NHSC Loan Repayment, Continuing Medical Education allowance, Flexible Savings Account, 403(b) with match, generous PTO and Holiday policies and so much more!

AMH’s mission - to provide culturally competent, high-quality healthcare to the medically vulnerable population in western North Carolina - is rooted in a primary care and preventive services medical home model with fees for services adjusted on the basis of a patient’s ability to pay. AMH is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner License (Required)

Ability to Relocate: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person