Physician Assistant – Nurse Practitioner – Family Practice

Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers•Leicester, NC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Appalachian Mountain Health (AMH), a Federally Qualified Health Center network based in Asheville, NC, is hiring a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their clinical team. This position will deliver quality-focused primary care services for patients within an underserved patient population. 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. The 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. A background check and drug screen are required.

Requirements

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.
Ability to Relocate before starting work (Required).

Responsibilities

Delivering quality-focused primary care services for patients.
Working closely with physicians, other advanced practitioners, behavioral health clinicians, and clinical and administrative support staff in a team-based approach to patient care.