TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a locum Family Medicine opportunity at a community-based public health facility in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. This role offers a supportive team environment, manageable patient load, and flexibility in scheduling for local or regional providers.

Position Details

Job Type: Locum

Specialty: Family Medicine

Facility Type: FQHC / Public Health Department

Location: Wilkesboro, NC

Start Date: ASAP (flexible; open to less than 5 days per week)

Length of Assignment: 6 months to 1 year

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Includes 30 minutes of administrative time per day

30-minute lunch break

Setting: Outpatient only

Patient Population: All ages (rural and underserved populations)

Average Patient Volume: 12–13 patients/day (schedule allows for 16; high no-show rate)

Support Staff: RN, MA, and interpreters (team-based pod model)

Work Style: Team-based with physician supervision available

Telehealth: Not included in this role

EMR System: CureMD

Requirements

Experience: Minimum 1 year of Family Medicine or Primary Care experience preferred

Certification: Board Certified NP or PA

Licensure: Active North Carolina license

Certifications: BLS (required)

Supervision: Physician supervision provided

Enrollment: Prior Medicare/Medicaid enrollment preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Local Candidates only

Flexible scheduling and long-term assignment potential

Supportive public health team environment

About TinkBird Healthcare Staffing

TinkBird is a comprehensive healthcare recruiting and job placement firm for locum tenens and permanent medical placements. Serving nationwide, we focus on providing quality matches, superior customer service with full transparency, and a hassle-free medical staffing experience to both providers and healthcare facilities.

Interested candidates should email their CV to Kayla Garza at 8rna7y13k@wckkq6xwb2k.com or call/text her at 800-810-0989.