Physician Assistant

Deerfield Management Companies•Clayton, NC

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About The Position

Avance Care is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant for Clayton Primary Care. The role provides primary care for diverse patient populations in a collaborative, whole-person care setting, integrating traditional medicine with onsite behavioral health and nutrition services. Providers work alongside an interdisciplinary team and have access to centralized care coordination, population health management, an electronic health record system, and integrated telehealth tools. The schedule includes rotating 12-hour shifts and weekends. The position is structured for a maximum of 40 hours per week, including 36 patient-facing hours and four administrative hours. The expected average patient load is two visits per hour. Avance Care describes its workplace as supportive of provider well-being, with flexible scheduling, administrative support, and a collaborative team culture. Compensation includes competitive salary and productivity bonuses. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and holidays.

Requirements

Active North Carolina state licensure.
PA-C credential for Physician Assistants.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience in a primary care or family practice setting.
Strong alignment with the organization's dedication to diversity, inclusion, and preventive care.

Responsibilities

Perform routine physical exams, preventive health screenings, and annual wellness visits for diverse patient populations.
Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and manage chronic conditions.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications and/or therapies.
Perform minor outpatient clinical procedures appropriate to primary care and within the provider's licensed scope of practice.
Partner with onsite behavioral health therapists and nutritionists to provide coordinated, whole-person care.
Provide care through in-person visits and integrated telehealth platforms.
Educate and counsel patients on preventive lifestyles, chronic disease monitoring, and collaborative treatment plans.
Collaborate with centralized care coordination and population health management teams to bridge gaps in patient care.
Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic health record during designated administrative time.