<p>A full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is needed for a post-acute care practice rounding in skilled nursing facilities in and around Henderson, North Carolina. The role offers genuine clinical autonomy, a structured 5-day schedule with dedicated night call coverage handled separately, and a productivity-based compensation model with no earnings cap — making it one of the stronger income opportunities in the APP post-acute space. New graduates are explicitly welcome, backed by a comprehensive 12-week onboarding program with a dedicated clinical mentor.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Productivity-based (fee-for-service) compensation with expected annual income of $103,000–$122,000 and no cap on bonus earning potential</li> <li>Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Flex time off</li> <li>Dedicated night call coverage — call burden is handled separately, not by the rounding provider</li> <li>Access to CME and professional development resources</li> <li>Comprehensive 12-week onboarding program with a dedicated clinical mentor</li> <li>Leadership and career growth pathways available within the organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time schedule, 5 days per week, rounding in skilled nursing and post-acute care facilities</li> <li>Dedicated night call coverage provided — rounding APP is not responsible for overnight call</li> <li>Scope includes patient assessments, physical examinations, and ongoing care management across a post-acute census</li> <li>Develop and manage individualized treatment plans for a skilled nursing facility patient population</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary model — works alongside physicians, nursing staff, and facility care teams</li> <li>High degree of clinical autonomy supported by an organized clinical infrastructure</li> <li>New graduates are welcome; the 12-week structured onboarding with mentorship is designed to support providers transitioning into post-acute care</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active North Carolina NP or PA license, or eligibility and ability to obtain licensure in North Carolina</li> <li>DEA registration required</li> <li>Background in post-acute care, acute care, emergency medicine, or outpatient clinic settings preferred — new graduates encouraged to apply</li> <li>Comfort with independent rounding, clinical decision-making, and care plan management in a skilled nursing facility environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Henderson, North Carolina offers an affordable, unhurried pace of life anchored by access to Kerr Lake — a major regional destination for boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation. The city sits within easy driving distance of Raleigh and the Research Triangle, giving residents access to a major metropolitan area's dining, entertainment, arts, and cultural amenities without the associated cost of living. For APPs seeking a sustainable work-life balance in a low-cost, recreation-rich environment with a major metro nearby, Henderson is a compelling base.</p>