• Physician Assist

    Grace Hospital (Morganton, NC)


    Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (when school is in session)

     

    Additional Assignment: Float to Urgent Care, Express Care or other Primary Care Locations when school is not in session.

     

    About UNC Health Blue Ridge

     

    UNC Health Blue Ridge are Friends and Neighbors taking care of friends and neighbors! Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Morganton is nature’s playground, ideal for camping, hiking, fishing, mountain biking and kayaking. Within one hour of Asheville, Charlotte, Hickory, Blowing Rock and Boone.

    Job Description

    UNC Health Blue Ridge seeks an experienced Physician Assistant to serve as the Primary Care Provider at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) in Morganton, NC—a residential STEM high school for academically gifted students. This unique role combines pediatric and adolescent medicine, preventive health, and community collaboration in a campus setting.

    HIGHLIGHTS

    + Primary care for adolescents aged 15–18 years and adult school staff

    + Access to an extensive network of UNC Health Blue Ridge Specialists

    + Collaborative, community-based organization with statewide recognition

    + Integrated EPIC EMR system for documentation (including AI scribe technology) and coordination

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education and Licensure:

    + Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program

    + Licensed as a Physician Assistant in North Carolina

    + Completion of NC-PAL REACH PPP Training (required by start of employment)

    Professional Experience:

    + 5+ years managing acute and chronic care of pediatrics and adolescents; 5+ years of managing acute and chronic care for adults

    + Prior dedicated role in adolescent medicine and/or within a school setting is preferred

    Knowledge/Skills/and Ability Requirements:

    Clinical Expertise

    + Demonstrated clinical competency with a strong pediatric background

    + Ability to assess and treat a broad range of common health concerns, including but not limited to: Sports injuries and musculoskeletal complaints; Childhood illnesses (e.g., strep, influenza, mono, COVID-19); Asthma, Diabetes, GERD, and Allergic Rhinitis; Mental and Behavioral Health Conditions such as Anxiety, Depression, Social Anxiety Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, and Separation Anxiety; Acute symptoms such as cough, cold, headaches, or allergic reactions

    + Competence in maintaining a broad differential diagnosis and recognizing when to escalate care or refer

    Preventive and Population Health

    + Experience developing and promoting campus-wide wellness and vaccination initiatives

    + Competence in managing chronic conditions, including medication administration and compliance monitoring

    Documentation and Coordination

    + Proficiency in timely, detailed, and clinically appropriate documentation using EPIC

    + Experience tracking health outcomes and maintaining confidential student health records

    + Collaborative approach to care coordination with school counseling and academic support staff, residential life staff (“house parents”), parents, caregivers, and home-based healthcare providers

    Professional and Interpersonal Skills

    + Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment

    + Excellent written, verbal, and analytical communication skills

    + Approachable, student-centered, and relational, fostering trust and engagement with adolescents

    + Self-motivated and proactive in promoting campus health and student well-being

    COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

    + Competitive Salary with performance incentives

    + Health insurance and Retirement Plans

    + ETOP (Earned Time Off Program) is usable when the school is closed

    + CME Allowance and professional development support

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    This is a full-time position within UNC Health Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge Medical Group. When school is not in session, the provider will support other BRMG practices, including Urgent Care, Express Care, and Primary Care.

     

    INTERESTED?

     

    We look forward to helping you explore this exciting opportunity with UNC Health Blue Ridge and the exceptional community we serve. For more information, please contact: Chloe’ Pilgrim, Director of Physician Recruitment, [email protected]