<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.</p> <p>Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit</p> <p>The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.</p> <p>OUR VISION</p> <p>Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.</p> <p>OUR MISSION</p> <p>Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.</p> <p>Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.</p> <p>Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.</p> <p>Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine has an opening for a 30-hour per week (0.75 FTE) Advanced Practice Provider (APP), which includes Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in our Department of Radiology/Division of Abdominal Imaging. This position will be hired at the rank of Clinical Instructor and will work in collaboration with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care in the field of abdominal imaging. The position will be responsible for independently performing minor fluoroscopy procedures, including barium swallows, modified barium swallows, upper GIs, enemas, urinary fluoroscopy procedures, and lumbar punctures, in addition to ultrasound thyroid and nodal biopsies. Additionally, the position will provide research support for our clinical trials group.</p> <p>Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license in North Carolina is required.</p> <p>Minimum Education and Experience Requirements</p> <p>Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (for NPs) or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program (for PAs).</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience</p> <p>Clinical research experience.</p> <p>Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities</p> <p>Not Applicable.</p> <p>Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/297967</p>