Advanced Practice Provider (FNP or PA)

Job Description

Job Description

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across many counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

What's an FQHC?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.

Job Title -  Advanced Practice Provider ( Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant ) 

Department - Medical

Reports to -  Lead Provider 

Benefits - 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position:

• Work Location: 221 N Graham Hopedale Rd, Burlington, NC 27217 - Charles Drew Community Health Center
• FTE Available: Full-Time or Part-Time schedule options are available! 
• Clinic Hours:
  • Monday - 8:00am to 5:00pm
  • Tuesday & Wednesday - 8:00am to 8:00pm
  • Thursday - 8:00am to 5:00pm
  • Friday & Saturday - 8:00am to 1:00pm

Job Summary:  Providers at Piedmont Health Services, Inc.  deliver the full range of ambulatory primary care services, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness in all age groups, preventative and well child care, minor surgical procedures, and occasional medical emergencies.  The providers are responsible for seeing their scheduled patients as well as walk-ins and add-ons, providing coverage during the operating hours of the Center, providing telephone consultation as needed, performing administrative tasks associated with the provision of medical care, participating in quality improvement activities.  Medical providers are expected to manage all patients and conditions within the scope of their training and approved privileges. There are no categorical limits on the type of clinical problem or patient seen by an advanced practice provider; however, severe illness and complex presenting complaints are understood to warrant consultation with a supervising physician. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education:  Advanced Practice Providers must have completed an approved Physician Assistant, certified nurse midwife or Nurse Practitioner program and receive certification as appropriate.

Licensure/Certifications: A North Carolina license to practice as a Physician Assistant, Certified Nurse Midwife or Nurse Practitioner is required and must be kept current.  Controlled Substance Registration Certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA certificate") is required and must be kept current. Basic Life Support certification is required.

Patient Population Served:  Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric (Specific age groups for which the clinician will provide medical care will be based on his/her scope of training and approved privileges.)

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment. 

Pay Range: $93,571.00 - $125,751.60 ( commensurate with years of experience)

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.