ocation: Roanoke Rapids /

Lake Gaston Area, North Carolina Position Type:

Full-Time Practice Setting:

Private Practice / Outpatient Clinic Prepare for the Future & Join the Great Escape Are you looking for a primary care opportunity where you can spend more time with patients, have greater control over your schedule, and enjoy a better work/life balance? WellCraft Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our growing, patient-centered family medicine practice near beautiful Lake Gaston on the North Carolina/Virginia border. Our direct-pay model allows us to operate differently from traditional insurance-dependent practices. We focus on personalized care, meaningful patient relationships, lower administrative burden, and creating a practice environment where providers can enjoy practicing medicine again. Opportunity Highlights $140,000-$200,000 annual compensation 4-day workweek No routine 12-hour workdays Greater control over your schedule Reduced administrative burden and bureaucracy More time for meaningful, personalized patient care Private, direct-pay practice model Strong existing patient demand Supportive, provider-focused work environment Opportunity for professional and financial growth Potential partnership opportunity after two years Opportunity to help shape and grow the future of WellCraft Health Lake-area lifestyle with boating, kayaking, nature, and year-round recreation Practice More Personal Medicine At WellCraft Health, we believe excellent primary care starts with having enough time to actually know your patients. Our patients receive personalized attention, responsive service, and continuity of care. Instead of focusing on high patient volume and insurance-driven requirements, our providers are able to focus more directly on the needs of the individual patient. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to: Build long-term relationships with patients Spend meaningful time addressing their health concerns Provide comprehensive family medicine services Help patients navigate specialty care and hospitalization Advocate for patients throughout the healthcare system Participate in a collaborative, provider-led practice Contribute ideas as the organization continues to grow We describe our approach as personal, country-doctor-style care within a modern direct-pay practice model. More Than a Traditional PA Position WellCraft Health currently has more patient demand than our existing provider can accommodate , and we are looking for one or two additional providers who want to play an important role in the next stage of the practice. This opportunity is especially suited for an independent-minded PA who enjoys thinking creatively, contributing ideas, and taking an active role in practice development. For the right candidate, there is the potential to pursue partnership after two years and become a key contributor to WellCraft Health's continued expansion. Our long-term vision is to build a larger, highly successful, patient-centered medical practice that provides meaningful professional and financial opportunities for its partners. New Graduate Physician Assistants New graduates are encouraged to apply. You will have the opportunity to work alongside Dr. Carol Rupe , a former U.S. Air Force physician and USUHS Family Medicine residency instructor with extensive experience in family medicine, women's health, and senior health. This is an opportunity to build your clinical experience in an environment that values mentorship, thoughtful patient care, and professional development. Our goal is to provide a schedule and practice structure that allows you to build your career without sacrificing your quality of life. Experienced Physician Assistants For experienced PAs who are ready for a change from high-volume or heavily administrative healthcare environments, WellCraft Health offers the opportunity to return the focus to patient care.

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A more manageable schedule Greater professional autonomy within the practice Less administrative burden Strong compensation potential Long-term growth opportunities The ability to help shape how the practice develops Experienced or Later-Career PAs The Lake Gaston area can also be an attractive destination for experienced providers looking for a more relaxed lifestyle or considering where they may eventually want to retire. Our immediate need is for a full-time Physician Assistant , although part-time opportunities may become available as the practice continues to expand. About WellCraft Health WellCraft Health is building a truly patient-centered medical practice that works for both patients and providers. Because we do not participate in traditional health insurance networks, our practice has greater flexibility to focus on personalized care rather than insurance-driven administrative requirements.

Our model emphasizes:

Personalized medical care Long-term patient relationships Responsive service Provider autonomy Reduced administrative burden Collaborative decision-making Sustainable practice growth Founder Dr. Carol Rupe , a veteran family physician, developed WellCraft Health as an alternative to the traditional high-volume medical practice model. The result is an environment centered around patients, providers, and high-quality medical care. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program Master's degree Board Certified or Board Eligible Eligible for appropriate North Carolina licensure Interest in Family Medicine / Primary Care Strong interpersonal and communication skills Desire to provide personalized, relationship-based care Interest in contributing to a growing private practice Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Compensation $140,000-$200,000 annually Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and role within the practice, with additional long-term growth potential as WellCraft Health expands. Welcome Home to WellCraft Health If you are looking for a practice where you can spend more time with patients, enjoy a better work/life balance, reduce administrative frustration, and have the opportunity to help build something meaningful, we would like to hear from you. Join WellCraft Health and discover a different way to practice primary care.

WHAT IS WELLCRAFT HEALTH?

WellCraft Health has been designed for the benefit of medical professionals AND their clientele. Our patients receive the professional time and attention they need, much faster than they can get anywhere else. Custom, well crafted medical care. For our professional medical staff, we offer a work environment that other physicians and advanced practitioners can only dream of. No production quotas, minimal bureaucracy, and we are NOT dependent upon Medicare financing, state Medicaid budget shortfalls, or health insurance company denials or clawbacks. We contract directly with our patients. This gives us a degree of control that larger medical organizations do not have. Lake Gaston Community Information The Lake Gaston area offers an exceptional quality of life for those who enjoy the outdoors and a more relaxed pace. With miles of scenic shoreline, the area is ideal for boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, and other water sports, while the surrounding forests provide plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature, wildlife, hiking, and peaceful outdoor spaces. For those looking to step away from the congestion and pressures of a larger metropolitan area, Lake Gaston offers a refreshing alternative. Residents enjoy less traffic, a lower-stress environment, and a strong sense of community, with more opportunity to feel connected and make an impact. It is an especially appealing setting for professionals seeking greater balance between work and personal life, more control over how they spend their time, and the benefits of living and working in a smaller community. For someone ready to trade big-city congestion, higher costs, and daily stress for space, nature, recreation, and a more manageable pace of life, the Lake Gaston area offers a compelling place to call home. We have 3 private schools in the local area: Halifax Academy, Victory Christian Academy, and Littleton Academy 2 public charter schools:

KIPP Gaston College Preparatory and KIPP Roanoke Rapids College Preparatory :

in addition to Halifax County schools and the independent School District of Roanoke Rapids. Facility & Address WellCraft Health 40 Anna Louise Ln Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

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252-204-4259

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