FQHC located in Durham, NC is currently seeking an experienced NP/PA to practice in its Adult Medicine Department. Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Mid-level Provider required. Bilingual Preferred. If you are an established primary care provider, seeking a challenge in an Electronic Medical Record environment, and desire to provide quality health care to an underserved patient population, we welcome you to apply.

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Paid vacation and CME
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 403(B)
• Loan repayment possible

Community Overview: Medicaid Population HPSA Durham is known as the City of Medicine due to its many outstanding medical facilities. Durham is part of the famed Research Triangle Park and is within 30 miles of Raleigh and 10 miles of Chapel Hill. Durham is located midway between the mountains and the coast, both reachable in a 2-3 hour drive. Durham has five hospitals: Duke Medical Center, Durham Regional, The Veterans Administration Hospital, Lenox Baker Children's Hospital and McPherson Hospital (ENT). These facilities are all within 5 miles of each other. Durham is also known as the Diet Capital of the world, due to five well-known weight reduction programs. The major industry in Durham is health care, with Duke University and Medical Center being the city's largest employer. The health care industry employs 22% of the work force in Durham. Other major employers are IBM, Nortel, and Glaxo SmithKline. Durham has a single public school system for the city and the county. Private schools are also available. Duke University, North Carolina Central University and Durham Technical Community College all provide opportunities for advanced education. Nearby, the major campus for the University of North Carolina is located in Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh. Durham is also home to the NC School of Math and Science, which challenges high achieving high school students. Durham offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Jordan Lake and Falls Lake offer water recreation for sport and fishing enthusiasts. Sports fans can also take advantage of three ACC schools, (Duke, UNC & NC State), and the CIAA's North Carolina Central University. The Durham Bulls baseball team, famed by the popular movie "Bull Durham," are a Class A Farm Club for the Atlanta Braves and have a strong local following. Seven gold courses, four riding stables, two racquetball clubs, three country clubs and an active recreational department all keep the city moving. Durham offers an exciting array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities including the American Dance Festival, symphonies, jazz, gospel and park concerts, opera and ballet, the Durham Arts Council, The North Carolina Museum of Life and Science and the Sarah P. Duke Memorial Gardens. History still plays an important role in Durham, and visitors should make a point to visit Bennett Place and the Duke Homestead and Tobacco Museum.

Business: Health Care; Techonology; Service

History: Bennett Place; Duke Homestead

Nearest Metro: Durham; Raleigh - 20 minutes

Community Population: 187035

Recreation: Golf; Soccer; Ice Hockey; Swimming

Schools: Public;Private; Universities; College