Summary of Position

We are currently looking for a compassionate, mission-driven Podiatrist for Shelby, NC. This position will report to our Chief Medical Officer.

Podiatrist Qualifications:

Qualified candidates should possess critical-thinking and excellent interpersonal skills, and provide the full scope of podiatry services following a patient-centered and integrated approach. Podiatry services should include but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care and preventive care to patients with chronic disease (i.e. Diabetes Management).

Education: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Professional Licensure: Current valid/unrestricted NC Board of Podiatry Examiners License. Current valid/unrestricted DEA License

Certification(s): North Carolina board

Minimum:

• Previous medical office or FQHC experience preferred.

• CPR and all applicable certifications required (must be obtained within 30 days of employment)

• Understands ethics of confidentiality.

• Previous computer experience or training required.

• Successful candidate must submit to TB testing and any vaccinations recommended by OSHA Guidelines.

• Sets an example as a medical professional by observing work start and stop times, giving adequate notice for absences and following clinic’s operational and personnel policies and procedures.

• Able to communicate and relate well with patients, providers and clinical staff.

• Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements.

• Observes standards of medical care.

• Sitting and standing for long periods of time.

Podiatrist Key Responsibilities:

• Review patients’ medical history to evaluate the condition of the feet, ankle or lower leg

• Carry out diagnosis on the feet through X-ray examination and medical laboratory tests

• Refer patients to other providers and specialists within the Kintegra team to treat conditions such as diabetes or arthritis

• Prescribe medication and/or administer treatment for certain feet conditions: Plantar fasciitis, ingrown toenails, corns/callouses, heel stress, athlete’s foot, among others.

• Direct and supervise the activities of the Medical Assistant

• Advise patients on ways to increase speed of recovery and prevent future leg problems

Kintegra Health Core Requirements

1. Patient First – An approach to care that holds primary, the well-being and desires of the patient

2. Build not Blame – Focusing first on finding fault with the process rather than the person

3. Integrity and Honesty – Fostering an acceptance of openness, honesty, and fairness in words, deeds and the use of organizational resources judiciously for both internal and external customers

4. Cooperation and Flexibility – Related to an internal believe that we function as part of an interdependent team with only shared gains or losses thereby committed to assisting whenever possible beyond the prerequisite job description

5. Culturally Sensitive – Always working toward increasing one’s ability to understand, communicate with, effectively interact and care for people across cultures; while having an acute awareness of one’s own culture.

Part-Time: Approximately 20 hours per week
Hybrid: scheduled onsite days each month in Engelhard and Manteo
Pay: $23 – $27 per hour

Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. is currently seeking a Behavioral Health Case Manager to join our Integrated Care Team. This position will work closely with primary medical providers and our Behavioral Health Counselor to provide case management related to referrals, linking patients to care, and addressing social determinants of health.

The position is hybrid and part-time, working approximately 20 hours per week. We are flexible in establishing the onsite schedule and will work with the selected candidate based on their availability and patient needs.

What You’ll Do:
– Receive and manage referrals from primary care providers and behavioral health counselors.
– Coordinate care and provide case management services, including assessment, care planning, follow-up, advocacy, and resource coordination.
– Connect patients with specialty care, behavioral health services, and community resources that support their health and well-being.
– Assist patients in addressing social determinants of health, including barriers related to housing, transportation, food access, financial stability, and other community support needs.
– Collaborate closely with medical providers, behavioral health counselors, and other members of the care team to support patient goals and improve outcomes.
– Provide administrative and care coordination support to the Behavioral Health Counselor and Integrated Care Team.
– Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record (we use Athena).
– Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and care planning activities.
– Deliver patient-centered, culturally responsive services that respect the unique needs and circumstances of each individual.

Requirements
– Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field required.
– Candidates with an associate degree or actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree and expected to graduate within one year may be considered.
– One or more years of experience in case management preferred, particularly in a community-based or healthcare setting.
– Strong verbal and written communication skills.
– Experience with and/or ability to learn and use electronic health record systems (Athena experience is a plus).
– Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and professionalism.
– Knowledge of community resources and human service systems across the lifespan.
– Ability to work collaboratively with patients, healthcare providers, community partners, and other members of the care team.

Why Join Our Team?
– Flexible part-time schedule
– Hybrid work arrangement
– Opportunity to serve patients in rural coastal communities
– Collaborative, team-based care environment
– Opportunity to help shape an expanding integrated behavioral health program

Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities we serve.

Part-Time: 2-3 days per week, with Potential to Become Full-Time
Hybrid: scheduled onsite days each month in Engelhard and Manteo
Pay: $32–$36 per hour

Are you a licensed behavioral health professional looking for a flexible opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact in rural communities?

Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor / Integrated Care Program Lead to provide behavioral health services as part of our Patient Centered Health Team. This position offers a combination of remote work and scheduled onsite days at our Engelhard Medical Center and Manteo Community Health Center locations.

The position is hybrid and will initially be part-time, approximately two to three days per week. We are flexible in establishing the onsite schedule and will work with the selected candidate based on their availability and patient needs.

We are also pursuing grant funding to expand behavioral health services, allowing this position to be full-time. Full-time employment is contingent upon funding and organizational needs. If expanded to a full-time position, employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that currently includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and paid time off (PTO).

What You’ll Do:
– Provide evidence-based behavioral health interventions within a primary care setting.
– Assess patients referred by primary care providers and develop patient-centered care plans.
– Use behavioral health screening and assessment tools to identify concerns, support triage, and measure outcomes.
– Collaborate with medical providers and other members of the care team to support patients with emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.
– Refer patients to specialty behavioral health, case management, or community resources when appropriate.
– Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record – we use Athena
– Participate in chart reviews, quality improvement initiatives, clinical guideline development, staff education, and Patient-Centered Medical Home collaboration.
– Provide guidance and supervision to the Behavioral Health Case Manager.

Requirements
– Master’s degree from an accredited program in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling, behavioral health, or a closely related field.
— Current North Carolina licensure as one of the following:
— Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
— Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
— Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
– Strong communication, clinical assessment, documentation, crisis intervention, and care coordination skills.
– Ability to build effective working relationships with patients, providers, team members, and community partners.
– Experience in integrated care, primary care, community health, or rural behavioral health is a plus.
– Leadership or supervisory experience is preferred, but not required.
Spanish-speaking ability is a plus.

Why Join Our Team?
– Flexible part-time schedule
– Potential full-time employment in the near future, along with eligibility for benefits!
– Hybrid work arrangement
– Opportunity to serve patients in rural coastal communities
– Collaborative, team-based care environment
– Opportunity to help shape and lead an expanding integrated behavioral health program

Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities we serve.

PROVIDER JOB DESCRIPTION

I. BACKGROUND:
Medical training for family practice, general practice or other primary care practice orientation, with understanding and interest in preventive and community health.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Examine and treat patients in the office.
Refer patients for specialist services, as required.
Provider will answer telephone calls from HCCH’s Nurse Triage when scheduled.
D. Maintain electronic medical records.
Review lab, x-ray, and emergency reports daily and supervise medical support personnel.
Provide back-up, supervision and development of standing orders for provider extender.
Participate in special screening, training, and community outreach activities as determined.
Develop cooperative arrangements with other health providers in the area.
Participate in the drafting of medical policies in conjunction with HCCH Medical Director, C.E.O., and board representatives.
Ensure appropriate coding for billing purposes
Perform all other medically related assigned duties.
Maintain ability to order testing with a local hospital.
Promote goodwill among and between HCCH employees
Maintain respectful and open dialogue with HCCH leadership

Role on Care Team: The physician oversees all aspects of patient care. He/she will works closely with the other members of the care team to ensure the best care possible. The physician will complete health assessments, make and/or confirm diagnoses, provide referrals to specialists as necessary and may write or refill prescriptions for medications. The physician works closely with the Patient Health Specialist, Patient Resource Specialist and other support and nursing staff to stay informed about your treatment progress and collaborate on care. He/she may also consult with the team psychiatrist or other medical specialists if there are questions about the best treatments for you.

Training Requirements:
Patient Centered Medical Home Orientation
CPR certification
HIPPA Compliance
OSHA
Motivational Interviewing and SBIRT model
New Employee Orientation
Annual training reviews
Trauma Informed Care
Cultural Sensitivity & Workplace Diversity

III. JOB FACTORS:
Physical Requirements: Requires considerable physical effort most of the day. Requires squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, walking, and sitting for long periods of time.
Mental Requirements: Must be able to make sound judgment based on assessment and data available and act accordingly. Must be able to be flexible, innovative, and work independently. Must possess good interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize multiple functions or tasks.
Hours: Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including week days, some weekends, evenings, and holidays if needed.

IV. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible for medical support personnel (NP and PA) regarding patient care.
Responsible to the Medical Director for clinical concerns and to the C.E.O. for administrative issues.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: The Provider shall devote his/her best professional skill and services in practicing medicine in accordance with the customary rules of ethics and conduct set forth by the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. The Provider will comply with the bylaws, rules, and regulations of HCCH.

SUMMARY: Works in collaboration with the primary healthcare team providing behavioral healthcare services within scope of practice. Provides screening, assessment, diagnoses, evaluation, crisis intervention, treatment, consultation, care coordination and case management, education, referral, advocacy, and other related outpatient services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Serves as the Behavioral Health Expert and provides leadership in area of clinical expertise for the organization.
2. Provides/conducts behavioral health screening, assessment, diagnostic, consultative, referral, case management/care coordination and evaluation services.
3. Provides crisis intervention services and serves as emergency contact for behavioral health issues.
4. Provides individual, family, group, and other counseling services.
5. Develops and implements patient centered treatment plans including support of the primary care/comprehensive treatment plan.
6. Maintains clear, accurate, and timely documentation and record keeping.
7. Maintains compliance with local, state, federal standards/rules as well as organizational mission, values, policy, and procedures.
8. Maintains current knowledge of behavioral health issues, impact on practice, and best practices.
9. Participates in quality improvement, utilization review and peer review processes.
10. Serves as part of the medical home healthcare team, provides collaborative and consultative care with the Primary Care Provider as well as with other members of the team with participation in team huddles and treatment planning meetings as needed.
11. Compliance with workflows, policies, and procedures as well as other activities to support PCMH model of care.
12. Participates in various committees within and outside of the agency related to behavioral health issues.
13. Performs other necessary duties as required to meet the goal of providing behavioral health care services.

TEAMWORK CONCEPT:

Person Family Medical Center, Inc. is an organization that strives to remain on the cutting edge of new technology and professional best practices. In order to efficiently implement this philosophy, teamwork is vital. Operating in the team concept is a requirement for employment. It requires initiative and cooperation from your direct assigned duties and other initiatives including accreditation for Joint Commission and Patient Centered Medical Home statuses.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree of Social Work and North Carolina Clinical Social Work Licensure (LCSW) is required. Two years of supervised social work experience as required by the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board.
Knowledge of public/private behavioral health treatment delivery systems.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate with patients and family members of various educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to participate in problem solving and implement appropriate steps for problem resolution under the Medical Director’s supervision. Ability to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to exercise sound judgement.

COMPETENCY/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
Competency required in the areas of communication, excellent verbal and written skills, and ability to provide individual, group and family therapy with the ability to organize work and meet objectives timely and efficiently. CPR certified.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Current North Carolina Clinical Social Work Licensure and valid North Carolina Drivers License.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to operate basic office/medical equipment. Ability to assess and visually present data. Ability to deal effectively with stress and to work under pressure. Word processing and general computer skills.

MINIMUN QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education: Midlevel providers must have completed an approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and receive certification as appropriate.
Licensure/Certification: A North Carolina license to practice as a Physician or Nurse practitioner is required and must be kept current. Controlled substance Registration from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA certificate) is required and must be kept current. Advanced Cardiac Life support certification is required and should be renewed every 2 years.
General Job Description: Providers at Person Family Medical Center deliver the full range of ambulatory primary care services, including diagnose and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses of all age groups, preventative and well child care, minor surgical procedures, and occasional medical emergencies. The providers are responsible for seeing their scheduled patients as well as providing coverage during operating hours of the Center, providing telephone consultation as needed, preforming administrative tasks associated with the provision of medical care, participating in quality improvement/ quality assurance activities and providing community service. Medical providers are expected to manage all patients and conditions within the scope of their training and approved privileges. These are no categorical limits on the type of clinical problem or patient service by midlevel; however, severe illness and complex presenting complaints are understood to warrant consultation with a supervising physician.
1. Patient care
A. Asses individual patient conditions utilizing clinical observation, medical records, verbal information and interaction with patient/ family.
B. Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodation for such differences.
C. Demonstrates understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age groups served- pediatric/ adolescent/ adult/ geriatric.

15,000 Sign-on Bonus Available

Position Summary:
AMG is opening a new clinic in Wingate, NC, with a target opening date approximately 120 days from now, and we’re beginning recruitment today. This is a unique opportunity to be a founding provider at a brand-new location—helping shape the clinic’s culture, patient base, and clinical operations from the ground up. We’re looking for an experienced Physician Assistant (3+ years) to deliver full-spectrum primary care to patients of all ages, working in close collaboration with our supervising physician(s) and the broader AMG clinical team as the practice grows. This role reports to the Chief Medical Officer.

Job Responsibilities:
● Provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages, from adolescents through geriatric patients.
● Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions in collaboration with the supervising physician.
● Perform routine preventive care, screenings, and health maintenance visits.
● Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures as clinically indicated.
● Prescribe medications and treatment plans in accordance with NC PA scope-of-practice regulations.
● Provide chronic disease management and patient education on treatment plans.
● Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
● Collaborate with and provide clinical guidance to MAs and other support staff.
● Help establish clinical workflows, patient care standards, and team culture as a founding provider at a new clinic location.
● Ensure safe, compassionate, high-quality care is delivered at every patient encounter.

Licenses & Certifications:
● Active, unrestricted NC PA License required
● NCCPA Certification (PA-C) required
● DEA Registration required
● BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required

$25,000 Sign-on Bonus Available!

Position Summary:
As a Family Medicine Physician at our Dallas, NC clinic, you will be a clinical leader delivering full-spectrum primary care to patients of all ages—newborn through geriatric. Our clinic maintains a close referral relationship with the local hospital, resulting in a high volume of newborn patients transitioning directly into our practice. While infant and pediatric care will make up a significant portion of your panel, you’ll also care for adults and older patients, embracing collaboration, innovation, and excellence every step of the way. This role reports to the Chief Medical Officer.

Job Responsibilities:
● Greet and prepare patients for exams, procedures, and treatments with warmth and professionalism.
● Provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages, with a high volume of newborn and pediatric patients referred directly from the hospital.
● Perform newborn and well-child visits, including growth/development monitoring and immunizations.
● Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
● Coordinate care with the referring hospital’s nursery/pediatric team for a smooth newborn-to-clinic transition.
● Perform routine preventive care, screenings, and health maintenance visits for patients of all ages.
● Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures as clinically indicated.
● Provide chronic disease management and patient/family education on treatment plans.
● Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
● Collaborate with and provide clinical guidance to LPNs, medical assistants, and other support staff.
● Ensure safe, compassionate, high-quality care is delivered at every patient encounter.

Licenses & Certifications:
● Active, unrestricted NC Medical License (MD) required
● DEA Registration required
● Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine (ABFM or AOBFP)
● BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required (or must be obtained upon hire)
● NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Certification preferred, given high newborn patient volume

The Physician Assistant (PA) is an advanced practice provider who delivers comprehensive primary healthcare services under the supervision and collaboration of a licensed physician. The PA is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic medical conditions while promoting wellness, disease prevention, and patient education. The PA works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

The Physician Assistant (PA) is an advanced practice provider who delivers comprehensive primary healthcare services under the supervision and collaboration of a licensed physician. The PA is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic medical conditions while promoting wellness, disease prevention, and patient education. The PA works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.