Description

Appalachian Mountain Health (AMH) is in search of a highly motivated and independent women’s health practitioner to serve as the sole women’s health clinician in Graham County, NC. The closest OBGYN practice and/or hospital with a labor and delivery unit is an hour away. For this reason, applicant must show confidence in their ability to independently provide a spectrum of women’s health services.

The ideal clinician will provide reproductive, contraceptive, preventative health, and menopausal services to an established panel of patients. This is a collaborative role, serving as a critical link in a tight-knit team of providers at the local clinic, as well as a network of providers in the region, including Asheville, NC. Collaborating providers include primary care, psychiatric, behavioral health, dental, pediatric, and community medicine care. No call, hospital privileges, or rounding required. 

The position includes an optional 3 month paid internship with the current provider at full compensation, making this an ideal opportunity for on-the-job training during which you will be introduced to your patient panel while learning or refining highly-sought skills such as ultrasonography, pessary management, and LARC management. Welcoming experienced practitioners and new graduates alike, but must have demonstrable skills in women’s healthcare and an interest in moving to the region for a minimum of two years. 

Daily patient load capped at 15. 

Robbinsville, NC is surrounded by three lakes and plentiful whitewater for boating enthusiasts. It is well known as a motorcycle haven thanks to “the Dragon,” an infamous mountain route boasting 318 curves in 11 miles. Hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers flock to the area as the Appalachian Trail crosses the county in multiple places, and Smoky Mountain National Park, the most visited National Park in the nation with over 900 miles of trails, lines the northern and western boundaries of the region. It is truly a showcase of all the stunning beauty rural Appalachia has to offer. 

Requirements

• Medical degree from an accredited institution
• Unencumbered North Carolina medical license
• CPR certification
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as critical thinking skills, the ability to handle stressful situations and the capacity to function independently
• High degree of initiative, judgement, discretion and decision making to achieve AMH’s mission.

Background Check and Drug Screen Required.

DISCLAIMER The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions, as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.