Family Medicine Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!

Under the supervision of CHA physicians, provides direct patient care to clients enrolled in CHA programs, including but not limited to Family Medicine, Women's Health (Maternal Health, Family Planning, and SUN), Pediatrics (Child health and Pediatric Primary Care), Substance Use Treatment (SUN and RISE Clinics), and Communicable Disease programs (STD and TB). Delivers comprehensive clinical services in accordance with established medical protocols, program requirements, and standards of care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs physical examinations, prescribes treatments, orders and reviews labs, educates and counsels patients and documents service provision according to program agreement and CHA protocols
• Maintains patient records and other required documentation
• Participates in peer chart reviews and coding audits
• Provides oversight and precept PA/NP students and residents, as needed
• provides direct patient care for clients enrolled in CHA clinical programs

Education/Experience: Graduation from a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant program approved by the N. C. Board of Nursing and Medical Examiners. One to two years of experience in a clinical setting with comfort particularly working with women's health and maternity patients.

Licensure/Certifications: Licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina

Our Mission

To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.

Our Vision

We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.

CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.