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Department:SA Campus Health Services - 650001Career Area :Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)Posting Open Date:12/11/2025Application Deadline:12/15/2025Position Type:Temporary Staff (SHRA)Position Title :Physician AssistantPosition Number:20020486Vacancy ID:S026543Full-time/Part-time:Part-Time TemporaryHours per week:9Position Location:North Carolina, USHiring Range:$60.00 per hourProposed Start Date:01/09/2026Estimated Duration of Appointment:6 months not to exceed 11 monthsBe a Tar Heel!:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:Campus Health (CH) is a multi-specialty ambulatory college health clinic providing quality, and affordable health care for eligible students and spouses. Annually, CH has more than 80,000 patient encounters, which includes Primary Care and Women’s Health as well as specialty clinics in sports medicine, orthopedics, gynecology, physical therapy, counseling and psychological services, travel clinic and allergy clinic. Weekend acute care is provided from 8-5 PM. On site ancillary services include pharmacy, OTC pharmacy, Student Stores pharmacy, medical laboratory, and radiology.Campus Health has been continuously accredited since 1986 by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. All personnel are trained in the concepts and principles of Performance Improvement and serve as team members and leaders in shaping and defining the organization as it strives to provide quality and safe care.Campus Health collaborates with Student Wellness and Campus Recreation and other Student Affairs partners to provide education and outreach to assist in keeping the campus population healthy.Education and research comprise another important function of CH. CH provides clinical rotations and practicums for students in the School of Education, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work and Public Health, Department of Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Health and Radiology. In addition, CH serves as a research site for a number of faculty and graduate student grants and contracts, where CH staff participates with the principal investigators across a variety of medical specialties.Position Summary:The Physician Assistant is a highly skilled licensed practitioner who is able to work with a high level of independence to provide high quality health care to UNC CH Students and Postdoctoral fellows. The position requires the ability to function as an individual practitioner, as a member of the health care team, and as a advocate for health of the University Community at the population level.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of North Carolina.Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:The nature of the Physician Assistant position requires flexibility for change, in-depth understanding of health care theories and practices, and the ability to adapt to advances in medicine.Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Previous patient care experience.Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.