Family Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Whole-Person Family Medicine - NeighborHealth Center - Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Our Mission  

Serving Christ by loving our neighbor through excellent, compassionate, and accessible healthcare.  

NeighborHealth Center is a Christian, mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. We believe healthcare is more than treating disease—it is a ministry of loving our neighbors through excellent medical care, compassionate relationships, and faithful service to all who need it. 

NeighborHealth seeks Family Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants who view medicine as a Christian vocation and who are committed to advancing our mission through the daily practice of excellent, compassionate, whole-person care.

Financial Incentive Programs & Benefits  

As a Federally Qualified Health Center serving a Health Professional Shortage Area, NeighborHealth Center qualifies for several financial incentive programs that can significantly supplement provider compensation. Providers with educational loan debt may be eligible for the federal National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program of up to $75,000 tax-free over two years and the NC Office of Rural Health (NC ORH) Loan Repayment Program of up to $60,000 over four years. Providers without educational loan debt may qualify for the NC ORH High Needs Service Bonus of up to $60,000 over four years.  

NeighborHealth also offers competitive compensation, productivity incentives, employer-paid malpractice insurance, generous PTO and holidays totaling more than 7 weeks annually, dedicated CME time and allowance, 32 hours of scheduled patient care and 8 hours of protected administrative time weekly , minimal call supported by a 24/7 nurse triage, and Epic with Abridge AI documentation. 

Position Summary  

NeighborHealth family nurse practitioners/physician assistants practice broad-spectrum outpatient Family Medicine across the lifespan, with opportunities to include prenatal care (300+ deliveries annually), procedures, and quality improvement. This role is an on-site position. 

An on-site 340B pharmacy opening in Fall 2026 and additional Raleigh-area locations planned beginning in 2027 reflect NeighborHealth's continued growth. 

Our Care Model  

Our faith shapes not only why we provide care, but how we provide care. 

We intentionally care for the whole person by addressing each patient's physical, behavioral, social, and spiritual needs through a distinctly Christian model of care in collaboration with behavioral health clinicians, care managers, care coordinators, pharmacists, churches, and other community partners. 

Join Our Team  

We believe providers should never have to choose between practicing excellent medicine and fulfilling our mission. At NeighborHealth, the two are inseparable. If you are looking for a place where clinical excellence, meaningful relationships, and Christian vocation come together in the daily practice of Family Medicine, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Requirements

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides whole-person care that intentionally integrates physical, behavioral, social, and spiritual care, including prayer when welcomed by the patient, consistent with NeighborHealth's mission and practice policies. 


• Delivers outstanding evidence-based, relationship-centered primary care services to both children and adults, with approximately 50% of patients being pediatrics, including newborns.


• Demonstrates Christ-like compassion, humility, integrity, and respect, and faithfully represents NeighborHealth's mission in every patient encounter. 


• Consults and collaborates with physicians and other health care providers to develop effective treatment plans. Provides direction to other personnel and reviews medical records to verify that each patient’s care plan and medical needs are being met.


• Obtains health history and performs a physical exam to determine and execute a diagnosis and treatment plan in accordance with established standards, procedures, and practices. Requisitions lab tests and x-rays, writes prescriptions, and makes referrals, as appropriate. Follows NHC clinical practice guidelines.


• Delegates patient care responsibilities that fall under the scope of practice of other Care Team members to those individuals (medical assistant, nurse, care coordinator, patient educator, registration representative, behavioral health). Provides patient care to 7-10 patients per 4-hour shift per day as per productivity expectations for all advanced practice providers.


• Provides follow-up care for patients. Ensures continuity of patient and family care by exchanging information and cooperating with other community health/social service agencies, hospitals, and health care providers. Counsels patients and/or significant others concerning physical and developmental well-being, defining each individual’s needs and problems. Identifies community health resources, and guides patients and/or significant others in their use.


• Attends staff meetings and provider meetings and maintains involvement with NHC committees to ensure quality of care for patients; participates in peer/chart review and performance evaluations.


• Participates in quality improvement efforts on the Care Team.


• May perform other duties as assigned by the CMO.


• Participates in continuing medical education, including Life Support Training, to maintain the skills necessary to perform duties and as required by applicable medical boards and the State.


• Maintains own physical health required to perform duties; maintains current immunizations and up- to-date PPD.


• Maintains communication with Administration regarding personal issues related to drugs, felonies, discipline, loss of license or privileges, litigation where the provider or clinic is harmed or at risk, or other serious issues.


• The provider will meet twice a year with his/her designated collaborating physician as outlined in the collaborative practice supervision requirements protocol. 

Compliance and Documentation 

• Confirms patient identity according to current procedure before rendering any service.


• Thoroughly, accurately, and promptly documents all services rendered in the electronic medical record for every patient.


• Performs all tests, procedures, and other services according to the policy and procedure of NHC, notify the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner of instrument or procedural problems.


• Is knowledgeable of and in compliance with CLIA, OSHA, and HRSA regulations for safety, infection control, equipment operation, and other applicable areas.


• Participates in proficiency testing as required by NHC or departmental policy to ensure that proper standards of care are being maintained. 


• Maintains confidentiality of patient health information in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.

This description covers the primary responsibilities of the role, but it isn't meant to capture everything. Duties may change over time to meet the needs of the team and the patients we serve.

Required Skills or Abilities  

1. Computer literacy in internet use and Windows environment, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.


2. Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with co-workers and community members.


3. Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds.

Required Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure/Registration

1. Passion for serving underserved communities 


2. Desire to practice comprehensive, broad-spectrum outpatient Family Medicine across the lifespan 


3. Commitment to practicing whole person care consistent with NeighborHealth's Christian mission 


4. At least two years of experience as a Provider. 


5. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program; master’s degree preferred.


6. State licensure to practice in North Carolina. 


7. Active board certification as a NP or PA in Primary Care. 


8. Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license upon hire.


9. Qualified by education, training, or experience to work with the pediatric, adult, and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates. Demonstrated ability to work independently and make clinical assessments.


10. Ability to work onsite Mondays through Fridays during the hours of 7:45 am and 5 pm, with flexibility as additional office hours are instituted.


11. Ability to work remotely via a home office set up with access to secure Internet connection.


12. CPR/BLS Certification.


13. Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English fluently as needed to perform essential job functions, including patient communication, documentation, and safety-related instructions.

Preferred

1. Primary care office procedures experience (for example, skin, musculoskeletal, LARC) 


2. Integrated behavioral health experience 


3. Spanish language or other additional language proficiency

Physical requirements of the Job

1. With or without reasonable accommodation, this position requires the ability to:


2. Sit or stand, often for prolonged periods


3. Carry or lift objects up to 20 pounds

Health and Safety Requirements

Up-to-date immunizations as required for the role, subject to medical or religious exemption requests in accordance with applicable law and NHC policy.

NeighborHealth Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to serving a diverse patient population and building a staff reflective of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from women, minority groups, veterans, and people with disabilities.