Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA-C), Primary Care
FQHC, Community Health, Loan Forgiveness (NHSC Eligible)
Family Practice, Preventive Care, Underserved Population Focus
Starting Salary $105K–$110K + Productivity Bonus ($30K–$50K+)
100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Albemarle, NC 28001
HealthCare Recruiters International (HCRI) is hiring a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) for a full-time primary care role within a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center. This clinic provides care to underserved and underinsured populations across all ages, with a focus on access, continuity, and preventive medicine. Located in Albemarle, this role offers a lower cost of living with access to the Charlotte metro area, providing both affordability and proximity to a larger city.
Primary Care NP / PA Responsibilities
- Full-time schedule based on clinic hours
- Options include 5x8s or 4x10s depending on site needs
- No call responsibility; after-hours coverage handled externally
- Provide full-scope primary care across the lifespan
- Manage annual visits, chronic conditions, and sick visits
- Average volume of ~16 patients per day
- High performers see up to 25 patients/day
- Follow structured visit model with standard and extended visits
- Review labs, imaging, and follow-ups daily
- Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
- Work with dedicated Medical Assistant or LVN support
- Refer patients to specialists as clinically appropriate
- Participate in outreach and preventive health initiatives
- Perform procedures based on skill set (e.g., suturing, splinting)
Primary Care NP / PA Requirements
- Active NP or PA-C license (or ability to obtain in NC)
- Primary care or family practice experience preferred
- Comfortable treating patients across the lifespan
- Able to manage consistent daily patient volume
- Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills
- Interest in underserved and underinsured populations
Primary Care NP / PA Compensation
- Base Salary: $105K–$110K
- $20 per encounter after 210 encounters per month
- Threshold ~10 patients per day
- Bonus paid monthly
- ~$30K+ at 16 patients/day
- ~$50K+ at 20 patients/day
- ~$75K+ at 25 patients/day
- High-volume providers maximize bonus potential
- NHSC Loan Repayment eligible (75K @ 2-years, tax free)
Primary Care NP / PA Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health insurance for employee
- Dependent coverage available at employee cost
- Dental and vision coverage available at low cost
- 11 paid holidays
- 24 days PTO annually
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Eligible immediately
- 6% employer match after 1 year with 3% employee contribution
- Malpractice insurance provided
- 32 hours CME annually
- State license and DEA reimbursement
- NHSC Loan Repayment eligible
- $75K over 2 years (tax-free)
- Option to extend
- Access to no-cost care (PCP, labs, prescriptions)
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources