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Monroe Health Center
Forest Hill, West Virginia

Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Are you an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who enjoys providing comprehensive, patient-centered care and making a meaningful difference in an underserved community?

Monroe Health Center is seeking an experienced, motivated, and clinically confident Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant or to join our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Forest Hill, West Virginia. This is a unique opportunity for a provider who values autonomy, continuity of care, and the ability to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of the community.

This position is ideal for an experienced Mid-Level Provider who is comfortable serving as the sole onsite provider in a small rural health center, independently evaluating and treating patients with acute illnesses, chronic health conditions, and preventive care needs.

Position Overview

The Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages within the scope of their training, licensure, and applicable West Virginia regulations. The successful candidate must have a strong background in family practice, excellent clinical judgment, and the ability to independently manage a varied patient population.

As the clinic's only onsite provider, the Practitioner will be responsible for day-to-day clinical decision-making, patient evaluation and treatment, ongoing management of chronic conditions, and coordination of care when referrals or additional services are needed.

This role offers the opportunity to practice with a high degree of autonomy while contributing to the mission of an FQHC dedicated to improving access to healthcare in rural West Virginia.

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a. m.–4:30 p. m.

Participation in a rotating after-hours telephone on-call schedule.

On-call responsibilities are limited to telephone-based medical advice and clinical guidance; providers are not required to report to the office for on-call coverage.

Required Qualifications

  • Current, unrestricted License to practice as an FNP or PA in West Virginia, as applicable.
  • Current national certification through an appropriate recognized certifying body.

Minimum of 3–5 years of recent, hands-on experience in family practice or comprehensive outpatient primary care preferred; candidates must demonstrate the clinical experience necessary to practice independently in a solo-provider setting.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits may include:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Paid Health insurance through WV PEIA and company contribution for dependents
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Enrollment in the WV Public Employees Retirement System.
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
  • Malpractice coverage, as applicable.

Potential eligibility for federal or state loan repayment programs, subject to program requirements and individual eligibility.

Specific compensation, benefits, and loan repayment eligibility will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Join Us in Making a Difference

If you are an experienced FNP or PA who values independent practice, comprehensive primary care, and service to a rural community, we encourage you to apply.

Bring your clinical expertise, compassion, and commitment to improving health outcomes to a team dedicated to making a difference in rural West Virginia.

Apply today to learn more about this opportunity. Monroe Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

The practitioner will provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages as the sole onsite provider in a rural health center. Responsibilities include independent clinical decision-making, evaluating and treating acute and chronic illnesses, and coordinating care for referrals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted license as an FNP or PA in West Virginia and possess national certification. A minimum of 3–5 years of recent, hands-on experience in family practice or outpatient primary care is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Chronic condition management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Monroe Health Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine (PA) — ranked against 793 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 66% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • No weekends
  • On-site
  • Includes call
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About Monroe Health Center

Medical Practices
Peterstown, West Virginia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Paid Health insurance through WV PEIA and company contribution for dependents
Paid time off and paid holidays
Enrollment in the WV Public Employees Retirement System
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
Malpractice coverage
Potential eligibility for federal or state loan repayment programs
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