Family Medicine Provider (NPs and PAs)

Kinston Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Medicine Provider to join our mission-driven team. The ideal candidate is passionate about improving the health of all people across every stage of life and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. We believe that caring for our community starts with caring for our team.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Sign-On Bonus
• Flexible Scheduling
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off Annually
• 3 Paid Continuing Education (CME) Days Annually
• 10 Full Day and 2 Half-Day Paid Holidays
• Employer-Paid North Carolina Licensure Fees
• Employer-Paid Professional Membership Dues
• Employer-Paid Professional Liability (Malpractice) Coverage

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive family medicine services and primary care for adolescent and adult patients within the provider's scope of practice.
• Perform comprehensive health histories and physical examinations; conduct annual wellness visits and age- and risk-appropriate screenings in accordance with current clinical guidelines.
• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage acute and chronic primary care conditions.
• Provide preventive counseling, health education, and individualized guidance regarding lifestyle, nutrition, physical activity, and risk reduction.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies to support evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing management.
• Manage chronic health conditions and acute illnesses; monitor treatment response; and adjust care plans as clinically indicated.
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory and diagnostic results and explain findings and treatment options to patients.
• Identify conditions requiring specialty evaluation and coordinate consultation or referral to appropriate specialists when clinically indicated.
• Provide age-appropriate preventive care, immunizations, screenings, and counseling, including behavioral health and social needs screening when indicated.
• Educate patients regarding nutrition, physical activity, preventive health, medication safety, and self-management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Evaluate and manage common acute illnesses and chronic conditions within the provider's scope of practice and established clinical protocols.
• Prescribe medications and provide treatments consistent with licensure, credentialing, clinical privileges, and organizational protocols.
• Perform office-based procedures consistent with education, training, clinical privileges, and organizational credentialing.
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory, pathology, and diagnostic test results, and prescribe medications consistent with licensure, credentialing, and organizational protocols.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, specialists, behavioral health providers, care management, hospital providers, and community resources to ensure continuity of care and address social determinants of health.
• Complete accurate, timely, and thorough documentation within the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Respond promptly to patient messages, medication refill requests, laboratory results, and other clinical communications.
• Meet established productivity, quality, patient satisfaction, and documentation standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings, provider meetings, quality improvement initiatives, population health activities, and committee assignments as requested.
• Maintain all required licensure, certifications, credentialing, privileging, and continuing education requirements.
• Comply with all applicable HIPAA, OSHA, HRSA, FTCA, CMS, and organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program; OR Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Certifications & Licenses

• Current unrestricted North Carolina APRN or PA license (or ability to obtain prior to employment)
• National certification as one of the following preferred: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC or FNP-C) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain
• Current BLS certification

Experience

• Family practice or FQHC experience preferred
• Experience performing common primary care procedures preferred
• Experience with Electronic Health Records
• Experience caring for medically underserved populations preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of preventive and primary healthcare across the lifespan
• Knowledge of current evidence-based clinical guidelines
• Ability to evaluate and manage acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan
• Strong patient assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to perform office-based procedures consistent with training, credentialing, and clinical privileges
• Knowledge of preventive care, health promotion, and patient education
• Knowledge of evidence-based evaluation and treatment of common acute and chronic conditions
• Strong documentation and EHR proficiency
• Excellent patient education and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Work Environment & Schedule

Must be able and comfortable working in a variety of settings including, but not limited to clinical environments and office spaces. Must be able to work nights and weekends as departmental needs arise.

Core Competencies

• Communication: Demonstrates strong verbal, written, and digital communication skills; able to clearly explain complex information.
• Judgment & Decision-Making: Provides thoughtful input into operational and program decisions.
• Accountability & Self-Management: Works independently and efficiently, managing multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Builds effective working relationships across teams, departments, and the community.
• Problem-Solving & Initiative: Applies critical thinking and initiative to resolve issues and improve service delivery.

Service Delivery Expectations

• Demonstrates compassion and respect in all interactions, treating patients, community members, and colleagues with dignity and cultural sensitivity.
• Supports the organization's mission to improve the health of our communities by helping ensure services, information, and resources are accessible to those we serve.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with diverse populations while actively listening and responding to community needs.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.
• Upholds organizational standards, policies, and procedures while promoting high-quality service and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates accountability and stewardship by managing time effectively, prioritizing responsibilities, and meeting deadlines.
• Shows awareness of the community served and supports initiatives that improve access to care and health education.
• Projects a professional image and collaborates with colleagues, providing guidance or leadership when coordinating activities or supporting team efforts.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Follows workplace safety standards and infection control policies when present in clinical environments.

Physical Demands

• Frequently stands, walks, bends, stoops, kneels, crouches, reaches, twists, and changes positions while examining, treating, and assisting patients.
• Frequently uses hands and fingers requiring fine motor dexterity to perform examinations, office-based procedures, specimen collection, suturing, injections, and operation of medical equipment.
• Requires close visual acuity to assess patients, identify subtle physical findings, interpret laboratory and diagnostic results, review medical records, and utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Requires adequate hearing and verbal communication to effectively assess patients, provide education, collaborate with healthcare team members, and respond to clinical situations.
• Frequently sits for extended periods while documenting patient encounters, reviewing diagnostic studies, conducting telehealth visits, and completing administrative responsibilities.
• Frequently moves throughout the clinic, exam rooms, procedure rooms, laboratory areas, and other patient care environments.
• Regularly positions and assists patients for pelvic examinations, procedures, and treatments while maintaining patient dignity and safety.
• Occasionally assists patients with transfers, positioning, mobility, or emergency interventions and may lift, carry, push, or pull equipment, medical supplies, or patient-related items weighing up to 30 pounds independently and heavier weights with assistance or appropriate lifting