Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Description

Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners - are you ready for a change? Don't miss this terrific opportunity to work with an underserved patient population in one of the most beautiful communities in the U.S. We are growing and have opened a brand-new clinic.

Appalachian Mountain Health ("AMH"), a Federally Qualified Health Center network based in Asheville, NC, is looking for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with a pediatric experience to join our exceptional clinical team. This position will practice at our Asheville NC Clinic location.  You will also provide care to general primary care/family medicine patients as needed.  

AMH provides comprehensive, accessible, patient-centered primary care to all, including low-income, medically underserved and uninsured populations, at six locations throughout Western North Carolina.

Our NP/PAs work closely with physicians, other advanced practitioners, behavioral health clinicians, and clinical and administrative support staff in a team-based approach to patient care.

AMH’s mission - to provide culturally competent, high-quality healthcare to the medically vulnerable population in western North Carolina - is rooted in a primary care and preventive services medical home model with fees for services adjusted on the basis of a patient’s ability to pay.

To apply, please access the link to provide a resume and cover letter, including salary expectations. 

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

· 403(b) Retirement plan

· 403(b) matching

· Dental insurance

· Employee assistance program

· Flexible Spending Account

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid Time Off - 160 hours

· Paid Holidays - 11 days

· Employee Celebration paid day

· Loan Repayment Opportunity

· Wellness Benefit and Stipends

· Productivity Bonuses

· Vision insurance

· Continuing Education and Licensure allowance annually

Requirements

Required qualifications include:

• Physician Assistant /Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited institution.
•  Pediatric-focused Nurse Practitioner who will also provide care to general primary care/family medicine patients as needed.  
• Current North Carolina PA-C or NP license.
• CAQ.
• CPR certification.
• At least one year of experience in a primary care setting functioning at the full extent of training and licensure
• Strong commitment to practicing in a community health setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as critical thinking skills, the ability to handle stressful situations and the capacity to function independently.
• High degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making to achieve AMH's mission.