Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Transitions Care | UNC Wayne - Goldsboro, NC Job Summary: UNC Health is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to support care transitions in the Wayne region. This role will focus on post-discharge patient care, ensuring timely follow-up and continuity across care settings to improve outcomes and reduce readmissions. In addition to managing transitions-of-care visits, the APP will provide coverage for overflow acute care appointments as needed. This position will be based in the Goldsboro area.
Responsibilities:- Provide comprehensive post-discharge follow-up care for patients transitioning from hospital to outpatient settings
- Perform patient assessments, including history, physical examination, and medication reconciliation Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams
- Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, and community resources Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and self-care strategies
- Manage overflow same-day or acute care visits as needed
- Support initiatives to improve care transitions, patient outcomes, and reduce hospital read missions
Qualifications: - Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current North Carolina licensure (or eligible) as an NP or PA
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience required
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in Emergency Department (ED) settings
- Experience in Primary Care
Position Details: - Location: Goldsboro, NC area (specific site to be determined)
- Position Type: Full-time
- Focus: Transitions of Care and Acute Care Support
- Site details and workflow structure will be discussed during the interview process
If interested please apply or connect with Physician Recruiter, Dee Rice at
[email protected]Job DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Goldsboro
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
