Description
Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Part-Time, 1–2 Days/Week
AVC Primary Care – Raleigh, NC
Position Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Flexible weekday schedule, 1–2 days per week
Location: 4201 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 107, Raleigh, NC 27607
Compensation: $60-65/hr. Based on experience
About AVC Primary Care
AVC Primary Care is a physician-owned primary care practice located in Raleigh, NC. AVC Primary Care is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered primary care services and compassionate healthcare to patients throughout Raleigh and the surrounding communities. We focus on preventive care, wellness visits, chronic disease management, medication management, weight management, women's health, and acute care services.
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA-C) for a flexible part-time primary care opportunity, approximately one to two days per week. The PA will commit to at least one consistent clinical day each week, with the specific weekday(s) mutually agreed upon based on provider availability and practice needs.
Position Summary
The PA will provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, preventive care, and chronic disease management.
This is a hands-on clinical position in a small primary care practice. The provider should be comfortable managing patients independently within their scope of practice while collaborating with the practice physician as appropriate.
An established supervising physician will be provided by the practice, including physician availability for consultation and clinical guidance in accordance with North Carolina requirements.
The ideal candidate is experienced, dependable, patient-focused, and comfortable working in a small practice environment. Prior hands-on experience performing blood draws is required.
Essential Responsibilities
Patient Care
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute and chronic medical conditions
Conduct comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations
Perform annual physicals, wellness visits, sick visits, and follow-up visits
Manage common chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, thyroid disorders, asthma, and other primary care conditions
Provide preventive care, health screenings, and patient education
Provide medication management and prescription refills
Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies
Order imaging and make appropriate specialist referrals
Develop and document appropriate treatment and follow-up plans
Recognize conditions requiring physician consultation, specialist referral, urgent care, or emergency evaluation
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Clinical Procedures and Laboratory Support
Perform blood draws independently for laboratory testing
Work collaboratively with the Medical Assistant, who provides support with specimen preparation, centrifuging, packaging, and laboratory pickup/processing
Collect and prepare blood, urine, and other specimens for laboratory processing
Perform appropriate point-of-care testing
Administer injections and other medications within scope of practice
Perform routine outpatient procedures as appropriate
Assist with routine outpatient procedures as appropriate
Review laboratory and diagnostic results and provide appropriate patient follow-up
Provide clinical direction to the Medical Assistant regarding laboratory orders, specimen requirements, and patient follow-up as needed
Practice Support
Work collaboratively with the physician and clinical staff
Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients and families
Assist with clinical workflow as needed in a small-practice environment
Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
Follow practice policies, clinical protocols, and applicable state and federal requirements
Qualifications
Requirements
Required
Active and unrestricted North Carolina Physician Assistant license, or ability to obtain prior to clinical start date
Current NCCPA certification (PA-C), or ability to obtain prior to clinical start date
Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program
New graduates are encouraged to apply; prior outpatient experience in Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Urgent Care is preferred but not required
Ability and willingness to perform blood draws and routine outpatient clinical procedures; prior hands-on phlebotomy experience preferred
Current BLS certification, or ability to obtain prior to clinical start date
Active individual NPI, or ability to obtain prior to clinical start date
Ability to prescribe medications in accordance with North Carolina law and professional scope of practice
Eligible for credentialing and enrollment with Medicare, NC Medicaid, Medicaid managed-care plans, and commercial health insurance plans
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient-service skills
Ability to work effectively in a small, physician-led primary care practice
Ability to commit to at least one consistent clinical day per week. Specific weekday(s) will be mutually agreed upon based on provider availability and practice needs, with the opportunity to work a second day or select additional days as mutually available
Preferred
Prior outpatient experience in Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Urgent Care
Prior hands-on phlebotomy/blood-draw experience
Experience managing chronic conditions and providing preventive care
Experience with Medicare and Medicaid populations
Experience with EMR systems and electronic prescribing
Active DEA registration, where applicable
Successful candidates must be able and willing to complete all required payer enrollment and credentialing processes before providing independently billable patient services.
Candidates must:
Maintain an active individual NPI
Maintain an accurate and current CAQH profile, where applicable
Provide all documentation required for payer credentialing and enrollment
Be eligible for enrollment and credentialing with Medicare, NC Medicaid, Medicaid managed-care plans, and the practice's participating commercial insurance plans
Cooperate promptly with credentialing requests, attestations, verifications, and documentation requirements
Maintain all professional licenses, certifications, and credentials required for continued employment
AVC Primary Care will provide credentialing support and coordinate the provider's enrollment and affiliation with the practice's participating insurance networks.
Because payer credentialing and enrollment may take several weeks or months, the credentialing process should begin promptly after acceptance of an employment offer. The anticipated clinical start date may be dependent upon completion of required payer credentialing and enrollment.
Supervising Physician and Clinical Support
AVC Primary Care will provide an established North Carolina-licensed supervising physician.
Supervising physician provided by the practice
Physician available for clinical consultation and guidance
Collaborative primary care environment
No requirement for the supervising physician to be physically onsite at all times, subject to applicable North Carolina requirements and the established practice arrangement
PA candidates eligible for North Carolina team-based practice may also be considered
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform routine outpatient clinical duties
Ability to perform blood draws and other procedures requiring manual dexterity
Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
Ability to safely perform the essential clinical functions of the position
Why Join AVC Primary Care?
Consistent part-time schedule
Supervising physician provided for candidates requiring supervision
Physician consultation and clinical support available
Credentialing and payer enrollment support provided
Outpatient primary care setting
No hospital rounds
No overnight shifts
Patient-centered, physician-owned practice
Supportive and collaborative small-practice environment
Opportunity to develop ongoing relationships with primary care patients
Opportunity to grow with the practice
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief summary of your relevant primary care experience.
Work Location: Raleigh, NC. In person
