Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant - North Country Hospital

About Us

North Country Hospital, a reputable healthcare provider with a 100-year history of quality and compassionate care, is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for an outpatient opportunity. This position offers the ability to earn a competitive income and enjoy a great quality of life while living and working in a gorgeous community surrounded by freshwater lakes.

Joining our dynamic team, you will work alongside a supportive group of experienced providers, nurses, and support staff in our team-based clinic while developing and managing your own patient panel.North Country Primary Care Barton/Orleans is one of two primary care practices at North Country Hospital, a critical access hospital that is recognized by NCQA as a Patient-Centered Medical Home and is also a certified RuralHealth Center.

Located along the American-Canadian border in a tight-knit waterfront community, North Country Hospital is less than two hours from Montreal and less than four hours from Boston or the Maine Seacoast. Nestled in the Northeast Kingdom, you will experience the beauty of four-season recreational activities including hiking, skiing (Jay Peak and Burke Mountain), paddling, fishing, snowmobiling, golfing, mountain biking, and much more. Downtown areas offer shops, restaurants, arts, cultural attractions, and entertainment.

As a private non-profit hospital, North Country provides primary and preventive care, surgical and specialty services, pediatric and adult inpatient care, a dialysis unit, and 24-hour emergency services.

Employees will enjoy competitive pay and a generous benefits package, including relocation assistance, 401k with company match, CME days, paid professional memberships and fees, and more.

Job Requirements

Completion of an accredited program for family nurse practitioners or physician assistants.

Eligible for appropriate licensing/registration in Vermont.

2-3 years of experience required in family practice.

Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, other health care providers, and parents.

Practice guidelines will be reviewed, mutually agreed upon, and signed annually by the APRN or PA and the collaborating physician.