Advanced Practice Provider (FNP or PA)

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.

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)
Job Summary: Providers at Piedmont Health Services 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

• Education: Advanced Practice Providers must have completed an approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and receive certification as appropriate.
• Licensure/Certifications: A North Carolina license to practice as a Physician Assistant 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)