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Psychiatric Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$36,363 / year median in North Carolina
+4% projected growth
Job Description
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Job description Psychiatric 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 beautiful communities in the U.S! Appalachian Mountain Health ("AMH"), a Federally Qualified Health Center network based in Asheville, NC, is hiring a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our exceptional clinical team at our Leicester location in delivering quality-focused psychiatric primary care services for adult (18+) patients. 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 Psychiatric 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.Requirements:
Required qualifications include: Physician Assistant /Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited institution. Current North Carolina PA-C or NP license. PsychiatricCAQ. CPR
certification. 2+ years of practice experience with an adult population in a public health setting, preferably in a rural or under-served area. 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. In return, AMH offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability insurance, relocation package, NHSC Loan Repayment, Continuing Medical Education allowance, Flexible Savings Account, 403(b) with match, generous PTO and Holiday policies and so much more! 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. AMH is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability or veteran status. To apply, please access the link to provide a resume and cover letter, including salary expectations. EOE. No Recruiters please.Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insuranceSchedule:
Day shift Monday toFriday Education:
Master's (Required)Experience:
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant:
1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:
Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license (Required) Psychiatric CAQ certification (Preferred) Ability toRelocate:
Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans