Physician Assistant
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Job Description
Job Title: Physician AssistantLocation: Clayton Primary CareJob Type: Full-Time; Rotating 12's & Weekends
About Avance Care
As one of North Carolina's largest independent primary care networks with over 35 clinics spanning the Raleigh/Durham, Charlotte, and Wilmington regions, Avance Care is on a mission to revolutionize healthcare by delivering exceptional, inclusive, and whole-person care.
We believe this transformation starts with providers who feel valued, rewarded, and supported, which is why we actively eliminate burnout through premium benefits, a collaborative teamwork culture, and flexible scheduling that protects your work-life balance. By integrating traditional medicine with on-site behavioral health and nutrition services, we create an affirming, non-judgmental environment where you can move away from treating patients like numbers and focus on building deep, meaningful relationships.
Why Work for Avance Care?
We know that outstanding patient care starts with happy, supported providers. We offer premium compensation and structure your day to guarantee a healthy professional and personal balance through:
True Work-Life Balance: Maximum of 40 hours per week; which includes 36 hrs/wk patient facing and built in 4 hrs/wk for admin time.
Manageable Pace: An expected average patient load of just 2 visits per hour, giving you time to practice mindful medicine.
Onsite Collaborative Care: Work alongside an integrated team of onsite labs, behavioral health therapists, and nutritionists.
Innovative Technology: Work with a robust EMR system and integrated telehealth tools designed to make delivering care seamless.
Robust Administrative Support: Centralized care coordination, care management, and population health management handle the heavy lifting, so you can focus on patients.
Premium Benefits: We offer a top-tier compensation package featuring high earning potential through competitive salaries with productivity bonuses, plus comprehensive medical and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and robust paid time off and holiday benefits.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Assessment:
Comprehensive Primary Care: Perform routine physical exams, preventive health screenings, and annual wellness visits for diverse patient populations.
Acute & Chronic Care Management: Diagnose and treat acute illnesses while actively managing chronic conditions.
Diagnostic & Treatment Plans: Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe safe, effective medications, and/or therapies.
In-Office Procedures: Execute minor outpatient clinical procedures appropriate to the primary care setting and within the provider's licensed scope of practice.
Integrated & Mindful Medicine
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Actively partner with onsite behavioral health therapists and nutritionists to provide seamless, whole-person care during patient visits.
Telehealth Delivery: Seamlessly transition between in-person visits and integrated telehealth platforms to support flexible patient access.
Patient-Centered Education: Counsel and educate patients on preventative lifestyles, proactive chronic disease monitoring, and collaborative treatment plans.
Care Coordination & Administration
Care Coordination Partnership: Collaborate closely with Avance Care's centralized care coordination and population health management teams to bridge gaps in patient care.
Electronic Documentation: Efficiently manage and accurately document patient encounters within the electronic health record (EHR) system during designated administrative blocks.
What Are We Looking For?
We are looking for forward-thinking providers who are ready to elevate patient care alongside us. Our ideal candidate brings:
- Education & License: Active North Carolina state licensure, PA-C for Physician Assistants, required.
- Experience: 2 or more years of experience in a primary care, or family practice setting, highly preferred.
- Values: A strong alignment with our dedication to diversity, inclusion, and preventive care.
Ready to learn more about provider opportunities? Apply now to connect!
Avance Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to religion, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will perform comprehensive primary care, including physical exams, diagnostic testing, and chronic disease management. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide whole-person care and maintain accurate patient documentation in the EHR system.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active North Carolina state licensure and be a certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). A minimum of two years of experience in a primary care or family practice setting is highly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Avance Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Primary Care (PA) — ranked against 422 active Primary Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 76% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in primary care (pa) | ranked against 422 Primary Care (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Primary Care median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)40 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in North Carolina | 17 active | 433 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 76% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | North Carolina Physician Assistant listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment106 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Primary Care pay trend | +3.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$250k | $50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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