Primary Care - Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Mount Airy, NC

Novant Health; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement benefits

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Work-life balance

Job summary

Novant Health Surry Medical Associates- Westlake in Mount Airy, NC seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) to join our outpatient Family Medicine team. You will deliver preventive and chronic care, collaborate with physicians and staff, and support patients across the lifespan.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and clinical judgment, with a focus on work-life balance and building long-term patient relationships in a community-based setting.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant or NP required.
• Current PA or NP license in the appropriate state; NCCPA certification and BLS; DEA registration are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in a Family Medicine practice.
• Collaborate with physicians and other clinicians to deliver high-quality care across the lifespan.
• Perform preventive and chronic disease management, order and interpret diagnostics, and educate patients.
• Coordinate care, referrals, and follow-up to ensure continuity of care.
• Build lasting relationships with patients and families and promote wellness.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

Education

Master's Degree (PA or NP)

NCCPA certification or state license

Job description

What We Offer

Novant Health Surry Medical Associates- Westlake is looking for a compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join an established, growing team to provide care for our patients under the direction of outpatient physicians in Mount Airy, NC. #NHMGAPPs

The town of Mount Airy, NC, offers a welcoming community and a high quality of life. Located in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Mount Airy provides residents with a unique blend of small-town charm and modern conveniences. Enjoy a vibrant downtown, local shops and restaurants, outdoor recreation opportunities and a strong sense of community. Mount Airy is a great choice for those looking to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle while staying connected to the opportunities of the surrounding Triad region.

Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits
• Paid leave benefits
• Malpractice coverage
• Emphasis on work-life balance
• Employment with NH Medical Group
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance

What You'll Do

This position provides comprehensive, patient-centered care in a Family Medicine practice, focusing on preventive care, the management of acute illnesses, and the ongoing treatment of chronic medical conditions. The provider will work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical staff, and other members of the healthcare team to deliver high-quality care to patients across the lifespan.

Responsibilities include evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a variety of medical conditions, including:

• Routine wellness visits and preventive health screenings
• Management of chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol
• Evaluation and treatment of acute illnesses, including respiratory infections, sore throats, ear infections, and other common medical concerns
• Assessment and treatment of minor injuries and other non-emergency conditions
• Medication management and prescription refills
• Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, laboratory work, and imaging
• Patient education, health counseling, and disease prevention
• Coordination of care, referrals, and follow-up to support continuity of care
• Building lasting relationships with patients and families while supporting their ongoing healthcare needs

The schedule consists of 9-hour shifts, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, five days per week, with an administrative day off during the week. The ideal candidate should be comfortable providing a broad range of primary care services in a busy Family Medicine environment. Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, organizational abilities, and a commitment to teamwork are essential for success in this role. The ability to manage a diverse patient population, balance acute and routine appointments, and develop meaningful relationships with patients is important.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys providing comprehensive primary care, promoting wellness, managing chronic conditions, and building long-term relationships with patients and their families while making a meaningful difference in the community.

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, team member engagement, and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm."

What We're Looking For

• Education: Master's Degree required, either a graduate of an NCCPA accredited physician assistant program, or NP or post Master’s NP program required.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current PA or NP license in appropriate state required. NCCPA or registry with state nursing board, BLS, DEA registry required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

Novant Health Medical Group

• Is one of the largest medical groups in the nation
• Offers resiliency training for physicians and team members to prevent burnout
• Is nationally recognized for advanced care and one of the largest community based, non-profit healthcare systems
• Is well known for being physician-led and physician-driven. For example, our physicians are in every area of leadership across the organization. That means every strategic discussion has physicians at the table, and every market partners a physician leader with an administrator. The result is a focus on the details that are important to physicians.

What does it mean to be a part of Novant Health?

• A commitment to patient centered care and our model of spending more time with each patient, and creating a seamless system of care for our patients are the foundations of our success
• Sharing a philosophy of putting high value on the patient experience
• Joining with a world-class team of more than 1,600 physicians and over 28,000 employees that provide care at over 640 locations, including 15 hospitals and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics to transform the patient experience
• Novant Health cares for patients and communities in North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina and Georgia.
• In 2019, Forbes ranked the organization first in North Carolina and 38th nationally on its 2019 Best Employers for Diversity list.
• Novant Health provided more than $883 million in community benefit, including financial assistance and services, in 2018.
• For more information, please visit our website at NovantHealth.org. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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