Physician Assistant – Nurse Practitioner – Family Practice

Appalachianmountainhealth; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement plan

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid Time Off - 160 hours

Loan Forgiveness Opportunity

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off - 160 hours

Paid Holidays - 11 days

Employee Celebration paid day

Loan Forgiveness Opportunity

Wellness Benefit

Vision insurance

Job summary

A Federally Qualified Health Center network in Asheville, NC is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to deliver quality-focused primary care services in Family Practice, Pediatrics, and School Based Health. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and license, with at least a year of primary care experience. This full-time role offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting a community health mission.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a primary care setting functioning at the full extent of training and licensure.
• Current North Carolina PA-C or NP license.
• Strong commitment to practicing in a community health setting.
• CPR certification.
• At least one year of experience in a primary care setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality-focused primary care services for Family Practice, Pediatrics and School Based Health.
• Work closely with physicians and advanced practitioners in a team-based approach.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Initiative and judgment

Education

Physician Assistant /Nurse Practitioner degree

CAQ

CPR certification

Tools

CPR certification

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.!

Job description

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 Family Practice, Pediatrics and School Based Health.

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.

To apply, please access the link to provide a resume and cover letter, including salary expectations. No Recruiters please.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b) Retirement plan
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off - 160 hours
• Paid Holidays - 11 days
• Employee Celebration paid day
• Loan Forgiveness Opportunity
• Wellness Benefit
• 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

DISCLAIMER

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions, as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.