Physician Assistant – Nurse Practitioner – Family Practice
Appalachian Mountain Health·Tulula, North Carolina
Appalachian Mountain Health·Tulula, North Carolina
Deliver quality-focused primary care services for Family Practice, Pediatrics, and School Based Health to underserved populations. Work within a team-based approach alongside physicians, behavioral health clinicians, and administrative staff.
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 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.
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
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.
Market context
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