Advanced Practice - Family Medicine opening in Greenville, NC
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Greenville, North Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 2/20/25

Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider opening in Greenville, NC 85 miles from Raleigh

  • PA or NP
  • Full Time Location & commitments
  • Full Time
  • Monday-Friday
  • 7:30a.m. 5:30 p.m.
  • Overtime may be required to ensure patients are taken care, tasks are completed, and calls are returned in a timely manner
  • Weekend work is rare but can occasionally be necessary. About the role
  • Provides professional medical care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.
  • Reports to Department Physicians, area manager(s) and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and dexterity and eye-hand coordination
  • Involves standing and walking for prolonged periods of time
  • Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Requires normal visual acuity and hearing
  • Requires working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours
  • Requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids
  • Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic/hospital environment. Responsibilities
  • Assist with consults and daily visits. Sees follow-up patients in clinic.
  • Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Reviews patient records. Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
  • Establishes presumptive diagnosis.
  • Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
  • Performs independent evaluations and treatment.
  • Administers injections, immunizations, and oral medications.
  • Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
  • Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
  • Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
  • Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
  • Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
  • Utilizes practice/hospital guidelines and standardized procedures in collaboration with the supervising physician(s) in providing medical care to patients. Candidate requirements
  • Licensed as a PA-C or NP in the state of North Carolina and DEA license
  • Must be able to work independently (under indirect supervision).
  • Have at least one year of post-graduate experience as a provider in related setting.
  • Must have experience and knowledge of an EMR system, voice dictation (Dragon) and strong documentation skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
  • Can use strong clinical judgment to determine when a supervising physician should be consulted.
  • Flexible and adaptable with a focus on not turning any patient away before exhausting all reasonable options.
  • Value working in a team-oriented, patient-centric culture. The ideal candidate will also:
  • Be confident in clinical decision-making and autonomous in providing care to patients in a fast-paced clinical practice setting.
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and be proactive in discussing case management.
  • Possess excellent time management and have ability to work well with patients and their families, collaborating/supervising physicians, facility staff and leadership.
  • Display a professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families, maintaining strict confidentiality in all times.
  • Demonstrate a strong sense of team commitment, which includes meeting deadlines, punctuality and excellent follow-through and feedback.