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 1/3/2018
HPSA Mental Health Map as of 1/3/2018
HPSA Dental Health Map as of 1/3/2018

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.

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

Provider Recruitment and Placement

What We Do

Physicians, Psychiatrists or Dental Providers

J-1 Visa Waiver Program

About Practice Incentives

Related Program Resources

Partners of Placement Services

Additional Resources

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