What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position at Rural Health Group, Inc.?
Rural Health Group, Inc., a thriving multi-location Community Health Center located in scenic northeastern North Carolina, is seeking a visionary pediatric nurse practitioner or physician assistant to provide excellent quality patient-centered health care in our Roanoke Rapids outpatient office.
We seek individuals committed to a rural practice with the desire to establish roots in the community.
Successful candidates will demonstrate the Rural Health Group Core Competencies, which include:
• Good Judgment
• Communication/Customer Service/Teamwork
• Passion
• Honesty
• Responsibility
• Job-Specific Skill Set
RHG is a well-established primary medical care practice founded in 1974. We need individuals committed to a rural practice with the desire to establish roots in the community. Our positions qualify for NHSC Scholars, Loan Repayment Program (LRP), and Students to Service (S2S). No outstanding medical student loans? Ask us about a potential state high needs bonus option.
We are a Federally Qualified Health Center and Patient Centered Medical Home dedicated to serving our region's underserved through:
- 15 FM/IM offices, pediatrics office, OB/GYN office, school based health center program
- 3 dental offices
- 3 in-house pharmacies and 340b pharmacy services
- Integrated Behavioral Health - Adult and Child Psychologists and LCSWs
- Case Management, RN ACO Care Managers, Community Health Workers
- Community-Based Outreach Department, including Migrant/Seasonal Farm Worker, Infectious Disease, Cancer, Diabetes, etc.
Our Providers include: Family Physicians, Internists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Pediatricians, OB/GYNs, Dentists, Clinical Pharmacists, Psychologists, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers.
As a Community Health Center, we see everyone - those with NC Medicaid, NC Health Choice, Medicare, private insurance, and the uninsured.
In addition to competitive salary & benefits, we offer:
- Signing bonus and (if applicable) relocation allowance
- Annual CME allowance of up to $3000 & up to 40 hours
- Malpractice insurance covered through Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Closed on major holidays
- 403(b) retirement plan (employer contribution starts after 2 years)
- Professional fees and dues are reimbursed
- As an FQHC with a primary care/medical HPSA score of 20, our medical provider positions qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, S2S, and Scholars. North Carolina has a High Needs Service Bonus program for physicians with no loans.
Federal and State Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screen required for all positions. Influenza vaccine is also a condition of employment.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
