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Carolina Arthritis Center
Greenville, North Carolina

Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k

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Job Description

  • Benefits/Perks
  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Vision insurance

Job Summary

Carolina Arthritis Center, a well-established and highly regarded rheumatology practice serving eastern North Carolina, is seeking a motivated and compassionate Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team in Greenville, NC.

As part of our dedicated clinical team, you will provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients with a wide spectrum of rheumatologic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, and other autoimmune diseases in collaboration with our physicians and clinical staff.

Our practice emphasizes high-quality, evidence-based medicine delivered in a patient-centered environment that values continuity of care and strong provider–patient relationships.

What We Offer

  • Malpractice insurance coverage
  • Comprehensive health insurance benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan

Established Patient Volume with Strong Referral Base

  • On-site diagnostic services, including laboratory testing, X-ray, bone density studies, and infusion therapy
  • Experienced clinical and administrative support staff enabling providers to focus on patient care

Qualifications

  • Valid state licensing required
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with medical terminology, charting, and diagnostic tests
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • For Physician Assistants
  • Graduate of an accredited PA program
  • Eligible for North Carolina licensure

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients with various rheumatologic conditions in collaboration with physicians. Deliver high-quality, evidence-based medicine in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Rheumatology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 82% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 26 employers

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$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
46% this job
Relocation assistance
21%
Loan repayment
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physician Assistant roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,565 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Greenville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$238k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,428/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Greenville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Carolina Arthritis Center

GREENVILLE, North Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Vision insurance