Current Openings

CCWV is an innovative and inspiring place to work!  We spend our days helping patients achieve their health goals.  Our mission is to improve the health of our patient population and improve each patient’s experience by providing high quality, affordable health care, thus creating a positive patient experience.  In order to fulfill our mission, we need employees who believe the same thing—work should be rewarding, challenging, and fun.  We are committed to making sure that our employees feel valued and enjoy coming to work. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, come join our team and help strengthen your community!

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The following positions are open. For more information, click on the job title:​​

• Nurse Practitioner (Flatwoods)
• Physician Assistant (Flatwoods)
• Physician Assistant (locations to be determined)
• Nurse Practitioner (locations to be determined)
• Physician (locations to be determined)​

 

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Position Title: Nurse Practitioner
Position Type: Full-time Chronic Care
Location: Flatwoods
Work Hours: 40 per week 
Salary: Based on qualifications 

Job Summary:

• ​Under the general supervision of the director of Medical operations, plans, directs, and evaluates patients in ambulatory health setting. Examines and treats chronic and acute episodic illness, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries/illnesses. Performs selected laboratory testing, referrals to physicians as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment. 
• Medical Responsibilities and Duties: 
• Sees ambulatory patients in CCWV setting for selected laboratory testing, examination, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries. Refers to physician as needed. Writes prescriptions and performs office procedures as needed and within scope of practice. 
• Review patient records to determine health status
• Take a patient history
• Perform a physical examination (Pap Test, etc.) 
• Perform development screening examinations on children
• Record pertinent patient data
• Make decisions regarding data gathering and appropriate management and treatment of patients being seen for the initial evaluation of a problem or the follow-up evaluation of a previously diagnosed and stabilized condition
• Prepare patient summaries
• Initiate requests for commonly performed initial laboratory studies
• Collect specimens for and carry out commonly performed blood, urine and stool analyses an cultures
• Identify normal and abnormal findings in history, physical examination and commonly performed laboratory studies
• Initiate appropriate evaluation and emergency management for emergency situations; for example, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, injuries, burns and hemorrhages 
• Perform clinical procedures such as:

          a. Venipuncture
          b. Electrocardiogram
          c. Care and suturing of minor lacerations
          d. Casting and splinting
          e. Control of external hemorrhage
          f. Application of dressings and bandages
          h. Removal of superficial foreign bodies
          i. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
          j. Audiometry screening
          k. Visual screening 
          l. Carry out aseptic and isolation techniques

• Provide counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems, limitations, and abilities. 
• Execute documents at the direction of and for the supervising physician
• Reviews medical data forms from outside medical providers and facilities. 
• Prepare patient discharge summaries if nurse practitioner has been directly involved in patient care
• Assist in surgical procedures
• Schedules follow-up visits in office as needed. 
• May assist the physician under direct supervision in a manner by which to learn and become proficient in new procedures. 
• Serves as a staff in-service resource. 
• Maintains accurate patient records and submits timely patient visits for billing purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities: 
He/she participates in other assigned duties as designated by the Director of Medical Operations. Also perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program. Currently approved by joint Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts. Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state.
• Due to the nature of responsibilities, it is preferable to have experience in counseling and teaching and have a master’s degree.  
• A minimum of one year's experience in related nursing positions is preferred. 

Physical Requirements/Environmental (based on essential functions): 

• Able to lift 100 pounds, if necessary, to assist fallen patient. Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions. 
• An individual in this position may be exposed to: 

           a. Adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions 
           b. Bloodborne pathogens 
           c. Physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) 
           d. Chemical hazards. 

Closing Date: Until filled 

 

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Position Title: Physician Assistant
Position Type: Full-time Chronic Care
Location: Flatwoods
Work Hours: 40 per week 
Salary: Based on qualifications 

Job Summary:

• Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, plans, directs, and evaluates patients in a chronic care setting. Examines and treats chronic and acute episodic illness, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries/illnesses. Performs selected laboratory testing, referrals to physicians as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
• Screen patients to determine the need for medical attention
• Review patient records to determine health status
• Take a patient history
• Perform physical examinations
• Perform development screening examinations on children
• Record pertinent patient data
• Make decisions regarding data gathering and appropriate management and treatment of patients being seen for the initial evaluation of a problem or the follow-up evaluation of a previously diagnosed and stabilized condition
• Prepare patient summaries
• Initiate requests for commonly performed initial laboratory studies
• Collect specimens for and carry out commonly performed blood, urine and stool analyses an cultures
• Identify normal and abnormal findings in history, physical examination and commonly performed laboratory studies
• Initiate appropriate evaluation and emergency management for emergency situations; for example, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, injuries, burns and hemorrhages 
• Perform clinical procedures such as:

          a. Venipuncture
          b. Electrocardiogram
          c. Care and suturing of minor lacerations
          d. Casting and splinting
          e. Control of external hemorrhage
          f. Application of dressings and bandages
          h. Removal of superficial foreign bodies
          i. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
          j. Audiometry screening
          k. Visual screening 
          l. Carry out aseptic and isolation techniques 

• Provide counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems; and
• Execute documents at the direction of and for the supervising physician
• Prepare patient discharge summaries if physician assistant has been directly involved in patient care
• Assist in surgical procedures
• May assist the physician under direct supervision in a manner by which to learn and become proficient in new procedures. 

Additional Responsibilities: 

• He/she participates in other assigned duties as designated by the Director of Medical Operations. Also perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. 
• Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
• Successful completion of an approved physician assistant program. Currently approved by The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Must be currently licensed as physician assistant in the state and have prescribing abilities. 
• Must be ACLS/PALS certified 
• A minimum of one year's experience in related position is preferred. 

Closing Date: Until filled

 

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Position Title: Physician Assistant
Position Type: Full-time Chronic Care
Location: Flatwoods
Work Hours: 40 per week 
Salary: Based on qualifications 

Job Summary:

• Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, plans, directs, and evaluates patients in a chronic care setting. Examines and treats chronic and acute episodic illness, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries/illnesses. Performs selected laboratory testing, referrals to physicians as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
• Screen patients to determine the need for medical attention
• Review patient records to determine health status
• Take a patient history
• Perform physical examinations
• Perform development screening examinations on children
• Record pertinent patient data
• Make decisions regarding data gathering and appropriate management and treatment of patients being seen for the initial evaluation of a problem or the follow-up evaluation of a previously diagnosed and stabilized condition
• Prepare patient summaries
• Initiate requests for commonly performed initial laboratory studies
• Collect specimens for and carry out commonly performed blood, urine and stool analyses an cultures
• Identify normal and abnormal findings in history, physical examination and commonly performed laboratory studies
• Initiate appropriate evaluation and emergency management for emergency situations; for example, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, injuries, burns and hemorrhages 
• Perform clinical procedures such as:

          a. Venipuncture
          b. Electrocardiogram
          c. Care and suturing of minor lacerations
          d. Casting and splinting
          e. Control of external hemorrhage
          f. Application of dressings and bandages
          h. Removal of superficial foreign bodies
          i. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
          j. Audiometry screening
          k. Visual screening 
          l. Carry out aseptic and isolation techniques 

• Provide counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems; and
• Execute documents at the direction of and for the supervising physician
• Prepare patient discharge summaries if physician assistant has been directly involved in patient care
• Assist in surgical procedures
• May assist the physician under direct supervision in a manner by which to learn and become proficient in new procedures. 

Additional Responsibilities: 

• He/she participates in other assigned duties as designated by the Director of Medical Operations. Also perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. 
• Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
• Successful completion of an approved physician assistant program. Currently approved by The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Must be currently licensed as physician assistant in the state and have prescribing abilities. 
• Must be ACLS/PALS certified 
• A minimum of one year's experience in related position is preferred. 

Closing Date: Until filled

 

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Position Title: Nurse Practitioner
Position Type: Full-time Chronic Care
Location: TBD
Work Hours: 40 per week 
Salary: Based on qualifications 

Job Summary:

• ​Under the general supervision of the director of Medical operations, plans, directs, and evaluates patients in ambulatory health setting. Examines and treats chronic and acute episodic illness, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries/illnesses. Performs selected laboratory testing, referrals to physicians as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment. 
• Medical Responsibilities and Duties: 
• Sees ambulatory patients in CCWV setting for selected laboratory testing, examination, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries. Refers to physician as needed. Writes prescriptions and performs office procedures as needed and within scope of practice. 
• Review patient records to determine health status
• Take a patient history
• Perform a physical examination (Pap Test, etc.) 
• Perform development screening examinations on children
• Record pertinent patient data
• Make decisions regarding data gathering and appropriate management and treatment of patients being seen for the initial evaluation of a problem or the follow-up evaluation of a previously diagnosed and stabilized condition
• Prepare patient summaries
• Initiate requests for commonly performed initial laboratory studies
• Collect specimens for and carry out commonly performed blood, urine and stool analyses an cultures
• Identify normal and abnormal findings in history, physical examination and commonly performed laboratory studies
• Initiate appropriate evaluation and emergency management for emergency situations; for example, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, injuries, burns and hemorrhages 
• Perform clinical procedures such as:

          a. Venipuncture
          b. Electrocardiogram
          c. Care and suturing of minor lacerations
          d. Casting and splinting
          e. Control of external hemorrhage
          f. Application of dressings and bandages
          h. Removal of superficial foreign bodies
          i. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
          j. Audiometry screening
          k. Visual screening 
          l. Carry out aseptic and isolation techniques

• Provide counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems, limitations, and abilities. 
• Execute documents at the direction of and for the supervising physician
• Reviews medical data forms from outside medical providers and facilities. 
• Prepare patient discharge summaries if nurse practitioner has been directly involved in patient care
• Assist in surgical procedures
• Schedules follow-up visits in office as needed. 
• May assist the physician under direct supervision in a manner by which to learn and become proficient in new procedures. 
• Serves as a staff in-service resource. 
• Maintains accurate patient records and submits timely patient visits for billing purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities: 
He/she participates in other assigned duties as designated by the Director of Medical Operations. Also perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program. Currently approved by joint Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts. Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state.
• Due to the nature of responsibilities, it is preferable to have experience in counseling and teaching and have a master’s degree.  
• A minimum of one year's experience in related nursing positions is preferred. 

Physical Requirements/Environmental (based on essential functions): 

• Able to lift 100 pounds, if necessary, to assist fallen patient. Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions. 
• An individual in this position may be exposed to: 

           a. Adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions 
           b. Bloodborne pathogens 
           c. Physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) 
           d. Chemical hazards. 

Closing Date: Until filled 

 

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Position Title: Physician
Position Type: Full-time
Location: TBD
Work Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Based upon qualifications

Job Description:
Provides professional medical patient care by interviewing, examining, and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs. Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Duties:

• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients’ condition.
• Identify normal and abnormal findings in history, physical examination and commonly performed laboratory studies.
• Prescribe medication in accordance with West Virginia statute and professional practice guidelines.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and
•  examination results.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Advise patients concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
• Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
• Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs in the CCWV service area as assigned by the Medical Director.
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings.
• Assist in updating protocols and principals of practice as requested.
• Adhere to the highest standards of medical practice, ethics, and professionalism at all times.
• Initiate appropriate evaluation and emergency management for emergency situations; for example, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, injuries, burns and hemorrhages.
• Perform clinical procedures such as:
  • Venipuncture
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Care and suturing of minor lacerations
  • Casting and splinting
  • Control of external hemorrhage
  • Application of dressings and bandages
  • Removal of superficial foreign bodies
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Audiometry screening
  • Visual screening
  • Carry out aseptic and isolation techniques
• Provide counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems, limitations, and abilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• He/she participates in other assigned duties as designated by the Medical Director. Also perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.
• Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned.
• Comply with the CCWV Infection Control plan which includes personally utilizing universal precautions.
• Recommends changes in all clinical areas, and/or in general areas to improve patient flow, medical records, billing practices, and appointment practices.
• Serve as Preceptor for local medical students performing family medicine/primary care rotations.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Medical degree in medicine from an accredited school and licensed to practice in West Virginia.
• Current DEA, ACLS and PALS certificates.
• Current State of West Virginia licensure required.
• Successful completion of family practice/internal medicine residency program.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.

Closing Date: Until filled
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By Mail

If you are interested in a position with Community Care of West Virginia, submit your CV/resume and cover letter above or mail it to:

Heather Powell
Human Resources Director
37 W. Main Street
Buckhannon, WV 26201