Provider Recruitment and Placement
What We Do
Established in 1975 as part of North Carolina State Office of Rural Health, Placement Services remains dedicated to the recruitment and retention of primary care physicians, dentists, psychiatrists and other primary care providers to the rural and underserved areas of our State. We have developed strong and ongoing relationships over the years with the State’s primary care residency programs across the state. All placement services are provided at no charge. ORH works with federal, state and local entities to identify shortage areas of primary care, dental or mental care providers. These areas are designated as health professional shortage areas (HPSA) according to federal guidelines, making them eligible to qualify for federal funding and services.
Provider Recruitment and Placement Program Profile
HPSA Primary Care Map as of 1/3/2019
HPSA Mental Health Map as of 1/3/2019
HPSA Dental Health Map as of 1/3/2019
Physicians, Psychiatrists or Dental Providers
ORH actively recruits medical, dental and behavioral health providers who can offer care in rural and underserved areas. The available opportunities are located in a variety of practice settings including Federal Community Health Centers, Rural Health Centers and County Health Departments.
Complete our Interview Form
Post an Available Position
J-1 Visa Waiver Program
J-1 Visa Waiver applications must come directly from the hiring entity, not the applicant, along with a signed contract.
J-1 Visa Waiver Guidelines
We do not provide the contact information to the communities, hospitals, or Health Professional Shortage Areas.
National Interest Waiver Guidelines
About Practice Incentives
The shortage of primary health care providers (including mid-levels) in North Carolina is significant, particularly in the state’s rural areas. There is also a severe shortage of psychiatrists, dentists and dental hygienists who serve Medicaid, uninsured and low-income patients. In response to this shortage the state has pioneered innovative approaches for placing health professionals in underserved communities. One of these approaches has been the development of practice incentives for primary care providers.
Medical, Dental, and Psychiatric Recruitment Opportunities for Providers.
Stakeholder Meetings
Please click here to download the information/invitation regarding the upcoming NC Office of Rural Health Stakeholder Meetings on the J-1 Visa Waiver & Provider Loan Repayment & Incentive Programs.
Please note: ORH is seeking feedback for only these NC Office of Rural Health programs:
- NC Loan Repayment Program (NC LRP)
- High Needs Service Bonus (HNSB)
- J-1 Visa Waiver / Conrad 30 Program
- State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)
Each speaker will be given three (3) minutes to provide feedback. There will be no dial-in option.
Written feedback is welcome. Please send written responses by April 12, 2019 to:
Karen Gliarmis, NC 2009 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-2009 or by email to karen.gliarmis@dhhs.nc.gov
We hope to see you at one of the meetings!
DATE |
Location |
Time |
February 1 2019 - Friday |
NC Medical Society |
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
February 22 2019 - Friday |
Pender Memorial Hospital |
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
March 12 2019 - Tuesday |
Northwest AHEC |
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
March 14 2019 - Thursday |
College of the Albemarle AE-208 |
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
March 28 2019 - Thursday |
Anson Community Hospital |
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
April 4 2019 - Thursday |
Madison County NC Cooperative Extension, |
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
Click here to register for the stakeholder meetings.
Related Program Resources
Rural/Urban Map for North Carolina Office of Rural Health
2017 Safety Net Sites Map
State Fiscal Year 2018 Provider Recruitment and Placement Coverage Map for North Carolina
Partners of Placement Services
Area Health Education Center
North Carolina Community Health Center Association
North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians
North Carolina Psychiatric Association
Additional Resources
North Carolina Foundation for Advanced Health Programs
National Health Service Corps
3RNet
NCMB Licensee Search - North Carolina Medical Board
North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners
DHHS Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services
North Carolina Community Health Center Association
NC Academy of Family Physicians
North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants: NCAPA
NC AHEC | Health Care and Education Service
Nurse Practitioner | North Carolina Board of Nursing
NC Social Work Certification and Licensure Board: Home
North Carolina Medical Society
Contact
North Carolina Placement Services Program
Office of Rural Health
2009 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
Clint Cresawn
919-527-6496
Toll Free 1-800-533-8847
Clint.Cresawn@dhhs.nc.gov
Karen Gliarmis
919-527-6452
Karen.Gliarmis@dhhs.nc.gov
Maya Sanders
919-527-6476
Maya.Sanders@dhhs.nc.gov
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