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Ocracoke Health Center
Engelhard, North Carolina

Primary Care Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$51–$61 /hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

  • Physician Assistant – Primary Care
  • Location: Engelhard, North Carolina
  • Schedule: Full-time or part-time; flexible scheduling based on provider preference
  • Compensation: $51 - $61 per hour, depending on experience

Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the care team at Engelhard Medical Center in rural Hyde County, North Carolina. We provide compassionate, community-focused care in an area shaped by fishing, farming, and small-town life.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide comprehensive primary care services to all patients regardless of their ability to pay, with a strong focus on serving rural and underserved communities.

About the Role

  • Provide primary and preventive care to patients of all ages
  • Flexible scheduling available based on provider preference
  • Clinic hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Patient panel designed to support meaningful continuity of care
  • Collaborate with experienced physicians, other mid-level practitioners, and clinical staff in a supportive, team-oriented environment
  • Participate in community health initiatives that make a meaningful impact
  • Why You’ll Love It Here
  • Malpractice insurance premiums covered by the organization
  • Eligible for federal and state loan repayment programs
  • Flexible employment arrangements, including full-time, part-time, or short-term contract opportunities

Requirements

  • We’re Looking for Someone Who
  • Is licensed as a Physician Assistant in North Carolina (or eligible for licensure)
  • Has experience in primary care or family practice (new graduates are encouraged to apply)
  • Brings strong clinical skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Enjoys building relationships with patients and colleagues

Ready to practice medicine in a place that values community, connection, and quality of life? Apply today to learn more about joining the Engelhard Medical Center team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary and preventive care to patients of all ages within a rural community setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and clinical staff to ensure continuity of care and participate in community health initiatives.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient Relationship ManagementCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician Assistant at Ocracoke Health Center a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Primary Care (PA) — ranked against 422 active Primary Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Ocracoke Health Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 7 active listings.

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 76% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$116k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
21% this job
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Primary Care (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 422 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Engelhard

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$191k
Median resident rent
$790/mo
Residents’ average commute
37 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ocracoke Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Ocracoke, North Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice Insurance Covered
Loan Repayment Eligible
Flexible Schedule
Part-Time Option