Nurse Practitioner

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEWAcross The Life Span, PLLC (ATLS) is an integrated behavioral health, primary care, and opioid addiction treatment organization serving Caswell County and surrounding communities in North Carolina under NC Medicaid. Our mission is to provide compassionate, whole-person care across all stages of life, ensuring equitable access to high-quality clinical services for our patients.ATLS operates multiple clinical sites, including our Greensboro and Burlington locations, and is committed to growing our team of skilled clinicians to meet rising community need.POSITION SUMMARYThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide comprehensive, evidence-based clinical care across primary care and psychiatric health disciplines, with specialized competency in osteoarthritis (OA) joint injection therapy. This dual-site position serves patients at both the Greensboro and Burlington locations, delivering patient-centered services within a collaborative, multidisciplinary care model.The NP functions with a high degree of clinical autonomy while collaborating closely with the Medical Director, psychiatric providers, and the broader clinical team to ensure continuity of care, compliance with NC Medicaid standards, and adherence to ATLS quality improvement protocols.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPrimary Care ServicesConduct comprehensive and episodic patient assessments including history, physical examination, and diagnostic evaluationOrder, interpret, and manage diagnostic testing including labs, imaging, and specialty referralsDiagnose and manage acute, chronic, and complex medical conditions across the lifespanDevelop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans in alignment with evidence-based clinical guidelinesPrescribe medications, therapies, and treatments in compliance with North Carolina Board of Nursing and NC Medical Board prescriptive authority regulationsProvide chronic disease management for conditions including diabetes, hypertension, COPD, asthma, and metabolic disordersConduct annual wellness visits, preventive screenings, and immunizations per CDC and USPSTF guidelinesCoordinate referrals to specialists, community resources, and ancillary servicesOsteoarthritis Injection TherapyPerform joint aspiration and corticosteroid injections for osteoarthritis of the knee, shoulder, hip, and other affected jointsAdminister hyaluronic acid (viscosupplementation) injections per established clinical protocolsEvaluate patient candidacy for injection therapy, including review of imaging and prior treatment historyEducate patients on procedural expectations, post-injection care, activity modifications, and expected outcomesDocument all injection procedures in compliance with NC Medicaid billing requirements and ATLS quality standardsMonitor injection outcomes and adjust treatment plans based on patient response and functional improvement goalsStay current with emerging evidence and best practices for OA interventional pain managementPsychiatric Health ServicesProvide psychiatric evaluation and medication management for patients presenting with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related conditionsConduct mental health assessments including standardized screening tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, etc.) in alignment with ATLS clinical protocolsPrescribe and monitor psychotropic medications in accordance with prescriptive authority and NC practice standardsCollaborate with licensed clinical staff, including the Clinical Services Manager and behavioral health counselors, to ensure integrated care deliverySupport opioid addiction treatment (OAT) patients through co-occurring mental health management and coordination with MAT program staffParticipate in care coordination for patients with complex psychiatric and medical comorbiditiesDocumentation & ComplianceMaintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in compliance with NC Medicaid, HIPAA, and ATLS policiesSupport completion of Comprehensive Clinical Assessments (CCAs), Psychiatric Care Plans (PCPs), and service authorization requests as requiredParticipate in internal audits, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives as directed by the QA/QI OfficerAdhere to ATLS two-level document review workflows and all applicable regulatory compliance standardsFulfill mandatory reporting obligations and maintain current knowledge of applicable federal and state regulationsOrganizational ContributionParticipate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and clinical staff training activitiesContribute to orientation of new clinical staff as requestedMaintain continuing education and professional development requirements per licensure standardsPerform other duties as assigned by the Medical Director or CEOMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited programCurrent, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner licensure in the State of North CarolinaNational board certification as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC, FNP-C) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) — dual certification preferredCurrent DEA registration and prescriptive authority in North CarolinaCurrent BLS/CPR certification (ACLS preferred)Minimum of two (2) years of clinical NP experience in primary care, behavioral health, or integrated care settingsDemonstrated competency or willingness to obtain training in joint injection therapyExperience with NC Medicaid billing, documentation, and compliance standardsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in opioid addiction treatment (MAT/OAT) settingsProficiency with, NC Tracks, or similar EHR/billing platformsBilingual or multilingual abilities to serve diverse patient populations a plusExperience conducting osteoarthritis joint injections or completion of formal injection therapy trainingKnowledge of NC Medicaid value-based care and quality reporting requirementsWORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONSThis position requires regular travel between the Greensboro and Burlington clinic locations. Schedule may include variable hours to meet patient demand. The NP will work in a clinical setting involving standard health care environment exposures. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENTAcross The Life Span, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Flexible work from home options available.