Jobs in Alexander Buncombe County, NC

Experienced CT Surgery PA Locums Opportunity
- Inpatient Focus in Asheville, South Carolina! We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery for a full-time locum tenens position in Asheville, SC.

The ideal candidate is dedicated, skilled, and prepared for a high-acuity, hospital-based environment, with significant surgical responsibilities.

Role Highlights Primary Duties: First Assist in all open heart surgeries, Vein Harvesting/Suturing, and comprehensive pre/post-operative surgical care.

Setting: High-volume 720-bed acute care hospital (90% Inpatient).

Team: Collaborate with 4 Physicians and 7 Mid-Levels.

Caseload: Approx.

10 adult patients daily (admissions, ICU cases, 4 surgeries).

Schedule & Compensation Work Hours: Monday ??? Friday, 6:00 AM ??? 2:00 PM (8-hour shifts).

Call: High weekend call coverage (75% weekends, 5% weekdays, primarily ER call).

Overtime: Paid at 1.35x for hours over 8 per day and for call-back.

Required Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.

South Carolina PA License (or willingness to obtain).

ACLS certification and DEA registration.

Proficiency with Epic EMR preferred.

To apply, please call us at 4 or email us at and reference job j-300852.

Specialization: Neurosurgery

Job Summary:

Carolina Spine and Neurosurgery Center, along with Mission Health/HCA Healthcare, is seeking Neurosurgical Advanced Practice Providers to join a busy and expansive practice located in Asheville, North Carolina. Position Overview:

• Join an established group of 7 Neurosurgeons and 2 APPs
• Blend of Clinic and IP
• Schedule includes 8 hr or 10 hr shifts; rotating weekends
• Potential for OR Time

Please note that this position does not offer visa support Qualified Candidates:

• Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program
• BLS, ACLS/PALS certification
• NC or multi-state nursing license a plus
• APP Experience preferred in neurosurgery or similar surgical practice/OR setting

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Employed position with Mission Health/HCA Healthcare
• Competitive salary driven by MGMA data and industry benchmarking
• Benefit offerings that cater to your lifestyle: health, dental, vision, pharmacy & financial
• CME Allowance
• Paid time off

About Mission Hospital: Mission Hospital, licensed for 815 beds, is the flagship hospital of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare and the state?s sixth largest health system.

• Serves as the regional referral center for tertiary and quaternary care in western North Carolina and the adjoining region
• Joint Commission Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
• 12-bed Neuroscience ICU
• 36-bed dedicated neuroscience and stroke unit
• Interventional Neuroradiology
• Neurohospitalist/Neurointensivist team
• Level III Epilepsy Center
• Houses the region?s only dedicated Level II trauma center

Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, arts and culture, live music, shopping or fine cuisine, Asheville offers something for everyone! With over 200 waterfalls and four navigable rivers, hiking trails for all skill levels, fantastic terrain for both road and mountain bikes, it is no surprise that Asheville is consistently rated one of the top US places to live. Asheville is known not only for its dynamic food scene and microbreweries but also for ethnic and exotic dining at the area?s 250-plus independent restaurants. Asheville offers over 20 city and county public schools, a variety of faith-based schools with challenging curriculums as well as a number of private schools, including some of the best boarding schools in the US. Residents also enjoy easy access to air travel nearby in Asheville, Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC.

About UsVital Care of Asheville is a leading infusion pharmacy and infusion center, providing specialty medication therapies in a comfortable, patient-centered environment. Our state-of-the-art facility features 7 private infusion suites designed to deliver the highest level of care and comfort. We pride ourselves on clinical excellence, compassionate care, and innovative therapies tailored to patients? unique needs.

Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team full time. The NP/PA will provide clinical leadership within our infusion center, overseeing infusion staff and collaborating with pharmacists, providers, and patients to ensure safe and effective administration of specialty medications. This role combines hands-on patient care with leadership responsibilities, supporting both clinical outcomes and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the infusion center, including assessment, monitoring, and management of infusion therapies.
• Oversee infusion nursing staff, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols, safety standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, referring providers, and interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized therapy plans.
• Evaluate patients for therapy readiness, manage adverse reactions, and adjust care plans as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families on infusion therapies, expected outcomes, and self-care.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to staff, fostering professional development and a culture of excellence.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Support operational workflows within the infusion center to maximize efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Review prior authorizations, clinical documentation, and insurance requirements to help ensure reimbursement and timely access to specialty therapies.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in infusion therapy or a related specialty preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

What We Offer

• Full-time, day-shift position (no evenings, weekends, or holidays).
• Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Retirement plan options.
• Opportunity to practice in a modern, state-of-the-art infusion center.
• Supportive, team-based environment with collaborative care.
• Professional growth and continuing education opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

An established dermatology practice in Asheville, NC is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their team. The practice specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology. Providers with 2+ years dermatology experience will be considered first.

Responsibilities:

• Full-time, permanent role
• Monday-Friday schedule, clinic based
• Common conditions treated include acne, atypical moles, eczema, melasma, rashes psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer, vitiligo, etc.
• Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers, chemical peels, PRP for hair restoration, lasers, etc.

Qualifications:

• Active North Carolina State License
• 2+ years dermatology experience
• Knowledge of dermatology procedures, treatments, and terminology
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively
• Proficient in using electronic medical record systems (EMR)

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance
• 401k with employer match
• PTO
• CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance

INDP

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Dermatology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

SIGNING BONUS!!!

Primary Care NP/ PA Needed in the Asheville, NC area...

Part-Time & Full-Time opportunities available...

Work for an organization that is passionate about quality care and providing a thoughtful approach to improving the lives of the geriatric community. Our clinicians provide onsite primary care services to residents in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.

Benefits of working with LifeSource:

• LifeSource provides the billing, administrative and clinical support team that empowers our Clinicians to focus on patient care
• Clinician health insurance coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance(even for part time!)
• Loan Re-Payment!
• Full time and part time opportunities available throughout North Carolina and South Carolina
• Flexible scheduling to promote a positive work - life balance!
• Minimal patient no shows!
• Clinical autonomy
• Making a difference in the lives of the local geriatric population.
• Access to an established clinical support network.
• Digital platform for our Electronic Health Records system
• LifeSource manages Clinician credentialing on insurance billing panels.

We currently have a team of professionals who would be happy to speak with you about the positive experience they are having as a LifeSource clinician. LifeSource believes in servicing all of its ?clients,? our patients, our facilities, and especially our clinicians. We are extremely focused on providing the highest level of service in each of these areas.

Please listen to our testimonial link at our website for more information:

:

Ryan Caddell

Vice President - RecruitingLifeSource, -620-8831 AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct primary care evaluations to determine individual patient?s needs for primary care services for patients who have valid consent and authorization for service. Consultations with the Medical Director or ?other? medical providers when necessary.

2. Administer patient medication reviews as needed. Provide written documentation of findings, which must immediately be given to the site contact person for inclusion in the patient's records at the contract site.

3. Provide services in accordance with LifeSource site-specific protocols.

4. Upload documentation and billing records at the end of each day to the LifeSource EMR system and perform any other required end of day tasks as outlined in the Clinical Services Manual.

5. Establish and maintain open and positive communications with contract site staff, physicians ordering services and interested parties legally authorized to discuss care. Provide verbal and/or written instruction or feedback regarding medications and other pertinent caregiver information.

6. Be knowledgeable of and adhere to LifeSource standards, policies and procedures as indicated in the Clinical Services Manual. Be aware of and adhere to all legal and regulatory agencies' rules and guidelines and professional ethical standards.

7. Conduct self in a professional manner at all times.

8. Perform other duties and activities as appropriate and/or assigned by LifeSource Management.

9. Attend ongoing training to support certifications, licensures that are appropriate to the position.

10. Maintain patient confidentiality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Masters degree in Nursing/Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited educational institution and a current and valid license to practice in North Carolina. All other certifications necessary to perform one's duties must be current and valid, required.
• Have an active Federal DEA or ability to process one
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of bodies governing health care.
• Knowledge of organization?s policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data.
• Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems and providing appropriate advice, intervention or referral.
• Skill in documenting clinical services
• Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment and discretion.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medial staff and the public.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medial staff and the public.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.
• Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner.
• Ability to evaluate and make recommendations for continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Requires walking, sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Lifting and carrying. Requires working under stress

Please apply directly or contact for additional details:

Ryan Caddell

LifeSource, Inc

#Nurse Practitioner #NP #Internal Medicine #Family Medicine #Physician Assistant #PA #Geriatrics #Adult #Skilled Nursing Facilities #Assisted Living #Long Term Care #LTC

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

• Work Dates Needed: ASAP-December 31, 2025
• Preferred Schedule: Monday-Thursday | 7:00a-5:00p | 3 (12s) or 4 (10s)
• Worksite Setting: Hospital
• Scope of Work: Working w/team to round on pre-operative & post-operative floor patients, assist with seeing new consults, facilitate patient care, and may be asked to help in post-operative clinic. This is primarily a non-operative role. Desired experience with acute surgical conditions: abdominal pain, appendicitis, GB disease, bowel obstruction, hernias, diverticulitis, pancreatitis, perforated viscus, soft tissue infection
• Licenses, Certifications, Requirements: NC License; BC/BE/DEA
• EMR: Cerner Powerchart
• Pay Rate Preferred: $120 + travel expenses covered Posted Date: 2025-09-04

Benefits

The benefits of taking a locums assignment with Cross Country include:

• Competitive compensation paid weekly via direct deposit
• Travel, lodging & stipends (if applicable)
• A++ Medical Malpractice Insurance
• Referral bonuses

Description Specialization: Neurosurgery Job Summary: Carolina Spine and Neurosurgery Center, along with Mission Health/HCA Healthcare, is seeking Neurosurgical Advanced Practice Providers to join a busy and expansive practice located in Asheville, North Carolina.

Join our growing practice as we celebrate 23 years of being a locally and privately owned medical practice specializing in general dermatology, Mohs skin cancer surgery, and aesthetic dermatology.

Job Summary: Provides patient care and performs medical services with a concentration in aesthetics. Position is located in our Aesthetic Dermatology Center.

Essential functions required:

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Reviews patient records.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
• Prescribes drugs in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Prepares electronic or written prescriptions.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Records patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders, and transcribes orders in electronic health records.
• Confirms CPT and ICD-10 codes for services rendered in electronic health record.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Participates in events specific to the Aesthetic Dermatology Center, such as marketing endeavors, cosmetic ordering, laser safety training, and crash cart maintenance
• Collaborates with practice leadership to ensure procedures, policies, billing, paperwork, pricing, and other practice-specific items are accurate and appropriate.
• Performs related work as required.

Physical demands: Must be able to remain stationary at desk, sitting at workstations for long periods of time; read and view computer screen for long periods of time; must be able to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers; constantly operates computer; use telephone effectively; move about the practice as needed; light lifting < 10 lbs.

Educational and credentialing requirements: Graduation from an accredited Physician?s Assistant program and certification from NCCPA. Must possess an NC Medical License and NC DEA License.

Experience requirements: Three years of general dermatology experience. Previous aesthetics experience preferred.

PHI role based: Access to EMA to send intramail, document in patient charts, order prescriptions, review labs.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of professional medical practice and care to give and evaluate patient care.

• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and Medicare billing guidelines.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Asheville, NC 28803 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Asheville, NC 28803: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Critical Care Physician Assistant Locums Job in North Carolina | 12-Hour Day Shifts | 9/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 | Assignment #111097

Coverage Needed: 9/1/2025 through 12/31/2025

Shift Description: 12-hour shifts, 7 days per week

Requirements:-- Must be licensed in North Carolina-- DEA certification-- Procedures: -- Arterial line placement -- Central line placement -- Cardioversion

Assignment Details:-- EMR: Cerner-- Rounding on all floor level of care patients admitted to or seen in consultation-- Writing progress/event/new consult notes daily -- Perform new consults with attending MD-- Admissions (H&Ps) and discharges-- Ordering medications, testing-- Support staff: Medicine and cardiology hospitalists, Pulmonary critical care and cardiothoracic surgery as needed

Jackson and Coker offers:+ Weekly Direct Deposit+ Top Rated Malpractice Insurance+ In-House Travel Agency+ 24/7 Recruiter Availability+ Experienced In-House Privileging CoordinatorsExperience why Jackson and Coker has been recognized by Forbes and Staffing Industry Analysts for our commitment to service excellence.Apply Today!

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Specialization: Infectious Disease

Job Summary:

Mission Health is excited to welcome an experienced infectious disease advanced practice provider to join our team in Asheville, North Carolina. Qualified Candidates:

• Completion of an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program with appropriate certification exams
• Infectious disease or internal medicine experience preferred

Position Highlights:

• Schedule: Monday ? Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
• No call requirement
• Blend of inpatient and outpatient
• Join a practice of 9 Infectious Disease physicians

Incentive/Benefit Package:

• This is an employed position with HCA Healthcare
• Competitive compensation driven by MGMA data and industry benchmarking
• Benefit offerings for you and your loved ones: health, dental, vision & pharmacy
• 401k plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase program with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• CME allowance

About Mission Hospital:

• Mission Health, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region
• Mission Hospital is licensed for 815 beds and is the region?s only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children?s hospital in Western North Carolina
• Mission Hospital is also a Magnet designated hospital for nursing excellence
• For more information, please visit or @MissionHealthNC

Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, arts and culture, live music, shopping or fine cuisine, Asheville offers something for everyone! With over 200 waterfalls and four navigable rivers, hiking trails for all skill levels, fantastic terrain for both road and mountain bikes, it is no surprise that Asheville is consistently rated one of the top US places to live. Asheville is known not only for its dynamic food scene and microbreweries but also for ethnic and exotic dining at the area?s 250-plus independent restaurants. Asheville offers over 20 city and county public schools, a variety of faith-based schools with challenging curriculums as well as a number of private schools, including some of the best boarding schools in the US. Residents also enjoy easy access to air travel nearby in Asheville, Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC.