Virtural Health- Full-Time- NP/PA

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional to deliver urgent care via telehealth, evaluating and managing acute conditions across the lifespan with supervision from physicians. The role emphasizes high-quality care, access, and efficiency, operating within a collaborative APP-led team.

The position supports flexible telework from a licensed state with a typical 8-12 hour shift pattern, including weekend rotation, and requires NC/SC residency or telework eligibility.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with current board certification.
• Experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care preferred.
• Proficiency with telehealth and Epic/EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations including medical history and virtual exams.
• Diagnose and manage acute conditions within urgent care scope.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with state guidelines.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies as appropriate.
• Document encounters accurately in Epic.
• Provide patient education, discharge instructions, and follow-up guidance.
• Escalate care to in-person or emergency settings as needed.

Skills

Urgent care

Telehealth

EHR proficiency

Clinical judgement

Autonomy

Education

Nurse Practitioner license or PA-C license

Board certification

Tools

Epic

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Position Overview

The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) provides comprehensive, patient-centered urgent care services with a primary focus on telehealth delivery. This role evaluates and manages acute, episodic conditions across the lifespan using virtual care platforms. APPs practice within a collaborative, APP-led care environment supported by supervising physicians, emphasizing high-quality care, timely access, operational efficiency, and continuity of care.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0 (80 hours/pay period)
Shifts include 12pm-12am and 4pm-12am. Every 3rd weekend.

Holiday Requirements

Standard holiday rotation; 8-hour shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations including medical history and virtual physical exams


• Diagnose and manage acute medical conditions within urgent care scope


• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans


• Prescribe medications in compliance with state and organizational guidelines


• Order and interpret laboratory studies as appropriate


• Document all patient encounters accurately and efficiently in Epic


• Provide patient education, discharge instructions, and follow-up guidance


• Escalate care appropriately to in-person or emergency settings


• Participate in team collaboration and quality improvement initiatives

Core Expectations

• Maintain productivity (~3 visits/hour)


• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and autonomy


• Deliver excellent virtual patient experience


• Maintain high-quality documentation


• Adapt to variable patient volumes

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant


• Board certified in appropriate specialty


• Experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care preferred


• Proficiency with telehealth and EHR systems (Epic preferred)

Work Requirements

• Ability to work 8-12 hour shifts


• Work remotely from home in an approved/licensed state


• Maintain a private, HIPAA-compliant workspace


• Must reside in NC or SC