Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioner

Appalachian Mountain Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A community-focused health organization in Asheville, NC, seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care services. This full-time role involves working with a team to deliver quality health care to medically underserved populations. Applicants should have the necessary degrees and licenses, and will benefit from a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree from an accredited institution.
• Need to be licensed in North Carolina.
• Experience in primary care is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care services in a team-based setting.
• Collaborate with physicians to serve medically underserved populations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Independence

Initiative

Education

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited institution

Current North Carolina PA-C or NP license

CPR certification

At least one year of experience in a primary care setting

Job description

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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 practice at our Sylva Office location, 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.

Responsibilities

Note: Responsibilities are reflected in the qualifications and duties mentioned in the original description. The role involves providing primary care services in a team-based setting at AMH’s Sylva location, collaborating with physicians and other clinicians to meet the needs of medically underserved populations.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited institution
• Current North Carolina PA-C or NP license
• CAQ (certification/credential)
• 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 and critical thinking skills; ability to handle stressful situations and function independently
• High initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making to support 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 more.

AMH’s mission is to provide culturally competent, high-quality healthcare to the medically vulnerable population in western North Carolina, rooted in a primary care and preventive services medical home model with fees adjusted based on 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.

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

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)

Work Location: In person