Physician Assistant (PA)

Why Join First Choice Community Health Centers
Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Harnett County offers a unique blend of small-town charm and convenient access to big-city amenities. Located less than an hour from both Raleigh and Fayetteville, residents enjoy the tranquility of rural living with the benefit of nearby urban excitement. 
At First Choice, we’re proud to offer employment opportunities in this beautiful area, giving you the chance to work in a close-knit community while staying connected to the vibrant Triangle region. With a perfect balance of peaceful + affordable living and easy access to cultural and career opportunities, Harnett County is an ideal place to call home.

First Choice Community Health Centers, an FQHC, are recruiting for a full time Advance Practice Provider (NP/PA) at several of our North Carolina locations. This role will works as part of the clinic provider team performing a variety of direct patient services including assessment, diagnosis, implementation of treatment, evaluation, and monitoring the general patient management plan for clinic patients. Performs these functions in collaboration with a licensed physician. The APP is a member of the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) health care team.

Benefits Offered

• Company paid Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Retirement Planning (403B)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 11 Paid Holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtains complete medical history from patient, and/or family, and/or previous medical record, etc.
• Prescribes medications according to therapeutic goals, explains treatment to patients & families.
• Develop and assist patient and/or family therapeutic and educational plans to promote satisfactory patient outcomes.
• Teaches and counsels individuals & families to assume responsibility for prevention of illness and for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.
• Consults with physicians and other members of the health care team as necessary. Refers patients requiring hospitalization or assessment and management of conditions to supervising physicians or appropriate specialist. Follows patient's progress with physician.
• Maintains all patient records to comply with required standards, reviews records regularly, and obtains physician countersignature where necessary.
• Attends medical staff meetings and participates in the health center’s QI/QA program.
• Formulates, initiates, and monitors patient management plans for patients assigned to the mid-level Provider using protocols and/or consultation with a supervising physician.
• Performs routine procedures within scope of practice. Maintains effective working relationships with colleagues, counselors, and others.
• Performs other necessary duties as required by the health center to meet the goal of providing primary health care services;
• Other duties assigned by the CEO, CMO, or Board of Directors.

Education/Experience

• Physician Assistant /Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited institution.
• Current North Carolina PA-C or NP license.
• Completed residency training (REQUIRED)
• At least one year of experience in a primary care setting functioning at the full extent of training and licensure.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong commitment to practicing in a community health setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.