Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider; NP​/PA - UNC Caldwell, Westpointe Medical Practice

Description

Outpatient Primary Care APP (PA/NP) – Western, NC

UNC Caldwell is the choice for health care in Caldwell County. The Emergency Department sees approximately 30,000 visits a year. UNC Health Medical Group provides the majority of primary care and select specialty care to our market from thirteen separate medical park locations throughout the county. Our 137‑bed hospital is a member of the UNC Health System located in the Greater Hickory Area of Western, NC.

• Location – Westpointe Medical Practice, 2651 Morganton Blvd., Lenoir, NC 28645
• Hours – Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
• 36 patient contact hours per week
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Seeking an NP or PA to assess and develop treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic illness. Prior Primary Care Clinic experience is required.
• Staff and administration in our practices are well‑trained, seasoned professionals

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group life, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible spending account, and 403b
• Relocation allowance, Professional Liability coverage, Paid Time Off, Continuing Medical Education allowance

• Centrally located to the key cities in Western North Carolina – 70 minute travel time each to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Asheville, Winston‑Salem, and only 20 minutes to the North Carolina High Country and the mountain seasonal resort community of Blowing Rock
• Temperate climate with 4 seasons
• Natural scenic beauty in Wilson Creek Gorge, a Wild and Scenic River
• Breath‑taking scenic views from the Blue Ridge Parkway
• Proximity to higher education opportunities:
  Appalachian State University in Boone, Lenoir‑Rhyne University in Hickory, Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute in Hudson; and an excellent pre‑K – 12 public school system that includes an Early‑College High School

To be considered, please email your resume to jennifer.lebeau.edu.

A Nurse Practitioner functions as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high quality, cost‑effective care to patients within the APPs scope of practice in collaboration with a supervising physician. The APP reflects the mission, vision, and values of the organization, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Education Requirements: Completion of an accredited graduate‑level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements: Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider in North Carolina; board certification if required by the Department. DEA.

Professional Experience Requirements: No prior experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Demonstrated clinical competency, effective leadership skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrated written and verbal communication, strong analytical skills, effective…