Description

Are you passionate about health equity for vulnerable communities and access to care for people living with HIV?
 
Join the Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) team to provide integrated, trauma-informed, "whole-person" care within a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model. Our mission-driven Community Health Center is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide comprehensive, patient-centered primary care, including HIV specialty services, to underserved and vulnerable populations. This is an opportunity to practice meaningful medicine in a collaborative, supportive environment while making a measurable impact in the community.
 
As a clinician at WNCCHS, you will provide full scope primary care across the lifespan, manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and behavioral health, and deliver integrated HIV specialty care. You will serve as a clinical leader, collaborating with a high-performing interdisciplinary team of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, therapists, dentists, and care management/ support teams.

Compensation & Exceptional Benefits
Base Salary: $102,000 – $125,000
Incentive Plan: Quarterly bonuses up to $20,000 per year
 
Loan Repayment & Financial Growth:

• NHSC Loan Repayment Program/ NC Loan Repayment Program: We are located in a medically underserved area that may qualify you for significant Federal National Health Service Corps and NC State Loan Repayment Program.
• Provider Incentives: Eligible for the state High Needs Service Bonus incentive program (not contingent on loans).
• 403(b) Retirement: Savings plan with employer match.
• CME Allowance: $3,000 per year for certifications, licensing fees, and continuing education.

Work/Life Balance:

• Schedule: No weekends or holiday work required.
• Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays.
• PTO: 156 hours accrued in your first year (based on 40 hours weekly).
• Insurance: Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life insurance.

Western North Carolina Community Health Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs, or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Requirements

Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited Master’s degree program (NP or PA).
Licensure: Current North Carolina license, DEA, and BLS certification (required).
Eligibility: Must be Medicaid and Medicare eligible
Experience:

• 3+ years of primary care provider experience.
• Previous FQHC or outpatient medical office experience (preferred).
• HIV Specialist certification (preferred).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Russian (preferred).
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume panel with compassion and empathy.