Person Memorial Hospital in Roxboro, North Carolina is recruiting an Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician — either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join its community ED team at a 58-bed acute care facility with a century-long history of serving the Person County region. As the first hospital to join Duke LifePoint Healthcare, Person Memorial operates as a modern, well-equipped facility recognized in 2015 with LifePoint Health's High Five Award for excellence in patient care and physician support. This is a stable, community-focused practice with flexible scheduling and the backing of a nationally recognized emergency medicine organization.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Flexible 10-hour shift structure
- Access to CME resources, professional development tools, and educational programming through a dedicated clinician institute
- Coverage under a national Patient Safety Organization, providing practice confidence and liability support
- Stability of an established, nationally respected emergency medicine group
Practice Highlights
- 58-bed community hospital emergency department serving Roxboro and the broader Person County area
- Full range of acute care services on campus
- Modern, equipment-rich facility reflecting ongoing investment since joining Duke LifePoint Healthcare
- Duke LifePoint Healthcare affiliation providing access to a regional health system network and subspecialty resources
- Recognized with the LifePoint Health High Five Award (2015) for excellence in patient care and physician support — one of only four facilities nationally to receive the distinction that year
- More than 100 years of continuous community service, with a strong local reputation and established patient relationships
- Collaborative practice environment supported by a national emergency medicine organization's clinical infrastructure and quality programs
Qualifications
- Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with emergency medicine training or experience
- Active North Carolina licensure or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity
- Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement consistent with national PSO standards
About the Community
Roxboro is the county seat of Person County in north-central North Carolina, situated approximately 30 miles north of Durham and the Research Triangle — offering easy access to a major metropolitan area while maintaining a small-town pace and significantly lower cost of living. The region features rolling Piedmont countryside, proximity to Hyco Lake for outdoor recreation, and the cultural and academic amenities of the Triangle just down the road. Clinicians who value a tight-knit community practice with urban conveniences nearby will find Roxboro a compelling place to build a career.