Physician Assistant - Rural-Outpatient Only Facility (Ahoskie)

Where you will work:

Ahoskie Pediatrics is an independent, outpatient pediatric practice established in 1991 by Dr. Beverly Edwards. At Ahoskie Pediatrics, we provide the best quality of service and care to adolescents from birth to high school graduation. We also offer a wide range of pediatric care including annual well visits, sick visits, and comprehensive pediatric physical exams. We are only 2 hours away from the outer banks and 1 hour away from Virginia Beach. We enjoy a family like atmosphere where we all help each other achieve the ultimate goal of serving our children in our community.

Position summary:

Seeking an exemplary Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to take advantage of the opportunity to join a child focused pediatric practice where you will have the potential to serve a diverse and underserved community. You will be able to make a difference in eliminating health disparities as well as help to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in your community.

What our providers do:

• Maintain collegial relationships with supervising MD
• Provide primary care to patients
• Record patient medical histories
• Perform initial examinations, including physical exams and patient observations
• Set up and monitor medical equipment
• Order and administer diagnostic tests
• Communicate test results to patients and their families
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment
• Instruct patients and their families about best practices at home
• Refer patients to specialists as needed

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school/college of Physician’s Assistants or Nurse Practitioners
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• CPR or BLS required
• Physician’s Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure in NC
• New Graduates considered

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current medical theory, regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient care
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/ maintain a safe work environment
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Desire to work in an outpatient only facility
• Ability to work effectively with all practice departments to ensure excellent patient care
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Strong understanding of the needs of diverse and underserved communities
• Athena Health EHR knowledge a plus but not required

Preferred:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) with experience serving a multinational, multiracial population

Benefits:

• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Weekly Paychecks- Fridays
• Wednesday afternoons off

Where you will live:

Hertford County is a located in the northeast part of NC. As of the 2020 census, the population was 21,552. Its county seat is Winton. It is classified within the region known in the 21st century as the Inner Banks. Hertford County is home of the Meherrin Indian Tribe, descendants of indigenous people who had inhabited the region for many centuries. After decades of encroachment by English colonists, the Tribe moved south from Virginia, where they settled in 1706 on a reservation abandoned by the Chowanoke. This six-square-mile reservation was at Parker's Ferry near the mouth of the Meherrin River. It was confirmed by a treaty of 1726. However, they were not able to keep the reservation lands.

The Tribe today has approximately 900 enrolled members, most living within 10–15 miles of the former reservation. The tribe is recognized by the state and is currently seeking Federal recognition. The Meherrin have an annual Pow Wow at the end of every October. The county was formed in 1759 from parts of Bertie County, Chowan County, and Northampton County. It was named for Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Earl of Hertford, later 1st Marquess of Hertford. In 1779 the northeastern part of Hertford County was combined with parts of Chowan County and Perquimans County to form Gates County.

**Please note that this position is not affiliated or associated with CCPN. CCPN provides recruitment assists to independent primary practices in North Carolina and all position content was approved by the practice. **