Physician Assistant

Avance Care•Clayton, NC

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About The Position

Avance Care is hiring a Physician Assistant for Clayton Primary Care. The role provides comprehensive, whole-person primary care for diverse patient populations, combining in-person visits with integrated telehealth. The provider works collaboratively with onsite behavioral health therapists, nutritionists, and support teams, while using administrative blocks for electronic health record documentation and care coordination. The position is full-time, with rotating 12-hour shifts and weekend work. The schedule is capped at 40 hours per week, including 36 patient-facing hours and four hours of administrative time. The expected average patient load is two visits per hour. Avance Care describes its work environment as collaborative and supported by centralized care coordination, care management, population health management, onsite services, an EMR system, and telehealth tools.

Requirements

Active North Carolina state licensure.
PA-C certification for Physician Assistants.
Alignment with the organization’s dedication to diversity, inclusion, and preventive care.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience in a primary care or family practice setting is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine physical examinations, preventive health screenings, and annual wellness visits.
Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and manage chronic conditions.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe medications and/or therapies.
Perform minor outpatient clinical procedures appropriate to primary care and within the provider’s licensed scope of practice.
Collaborate with onsite behavioral health therapists and nutritionists to provide integrated, whole-person care.
Use telehealth platforms alongside in-person visits to support patient access.
Counsel and educate patients about preventive lifestyles, chronic disease monitoring, and collaborative treatment plans.
Work 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 blocks.