Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Carolina Family Health Centers

Carolina Family Health Centers•Wilson, NC

13d•$102,000•Onsite

About The Position

Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc. is a nonprofit federally qualified health center providing accessible, affordable healthcare through an integrated model that includes primary medical care, behavioral health, pharmacy, and dental services. The Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner promotes health, treats disease, and establishes and maintains individual patient treatment plans within established protocols and delegated authority. The position reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer, with possible clinical supervision from a Carolina Family Health Centers physician. Hiring is for clinics in Wilson, Elm City, and Tarboro, North Carolina. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an eight-hour shift and no weekends. The role offers a 40-hour workweek, a full benefits package, a sign-on bonus, on-call pay, 12 paid holidays, bi-weekly pay, and potential eligibility for state or federal loan repayment. Starting pay is $102,000; actual salary may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program and hold credentialing through the Physician Assistant Association or American Nurses Association.
Approval from the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Demonstrated competence to perform the duties of an advanced practice healthcare provider.
Active North Carolina license and DEA registration.
BLS certification.
Unrestricted license to practice medicine in North Carolina.
Board certification or eligibility in the chosen specialty if less than two years out of residency.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing the Center’s health care plan based on the needs, resources, epidemiology, and health behaviors of the target population.
Report problems in day-to-day clinical operations or the practice that could adversely affect patient-care quality to the Chief Medical Officer.
Work with the healthcare team to promote good public relations and cooperative relationships within the healthcare community.
Follow the established drug formulary when prescribing and adjusting medications according to therapeutic goals.
Follow established procedures for maintaining comprehensive, accurate, and timely problem-oriented medical records.
Obtain complete medical histories and pertinent family and social histories for new patients.
Provide information and documentation sufficient to maximize reimbursement and minimize the risk of adverse audit outcomes.
Provide information required for Medicare, Medicaid, and HMO credentialing.
Prescribe and adjust patient medications according to therapeutic goals.
Document drug therapy in patient medical records according to established procedures.