I founded this practice because I wanted the autonomy to care for patients with compassion and long-term commitment. Many of our patients have nowhere else to go nothing is more meaningful than helping them begin a life-changing journey toward health.
Stephen Hsieh, MD, Founder
High Rock Internal Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner who wants more than a job seeing patients on a schedule: someone who wants to practice relationship-based medicine as a valued member of a collaborative, physician-led team, with the mentorship and support to keep growing.
Quick Facts
Practice High Rock Internal Medicine, independent physician-owned practice, founded in 2000
Position Full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Compensation $105,000 base salary. Competitive benefits package.
Schedule Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Office-based. No call and no weekends.
Mentorship Direct collaboration with Dr. Stephen Hsieh and the physician team, structured onboarding, and ongoing clinical support, not just oversight
Patients Medically complex adults, underserved and vulnerable populations, relationship-based longitudinal care
Practice setting Integrated biopsychosocial care model with on-site behavioral health, radiology, and ultrasound
Benefits Health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) and retirement plan; paid time off
Experience New graduates and experienced applicants welcome
Location Lexington, NC, about 20 minutes from Winston-Salem Why This Role
Many of our patients face significant medical, financial, and social barriers to care. For some, High Rock Internal Medicine is their most consistent connection to healthcare, support, and advocacy.
As a PA or NP on our team, you will care for patients with complex chronic illnesses, help vulnerable populations navigate their healthcare journeys, and build relationships that often span years. You will not simply manage diagnoses and medications. You will help people improve their quality of life and achieve better health outcomes.
Why This Practice
- Practice medicine with purpose. Our mission extends beyond treating symptoms. We care for medically complex and underserved patients while helping people achieve healthier, fuller lives.
- Work as a true team member. Your clinical judgment matters here. We collaborate as a team, and you will have a real voice in how care is delivered.
- Receive real mentorship. Our structured onboarding and direct physician collaboration are designed to help you build confidence and grow your scope of practice over time.
- Enjoy a sustainable practice. No evening clinic hours, no weekend clinic hours, and no call. A stable, collaborative clinical team and a strong voice in practice operations.
Why Now
High Rock Internal Medicine is growing, and we are building out our care team to keep pace with the needs of our patients, without sacrificing the relationship-centered model that has defined this practice since 2000. Joining now means joining a team that is investing in the right people for the long term, with room to take on more as you grow into the role.
Your Role & Impact
As a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, you will provide primary health care services under the direction of the practice physician, working as part of a collaborative care team within an integrated biopsychosocial model.
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered primary care
- Build lasting relationships with patients and families
- Support the management of complex chronic disease populations
- Collaborate with behavioral health and ancillary services
- Participate in practice improvement initiatives
- Serve as a trusted healthcare advocate within the community
You will practice in a model designed to support both providers and patients, with integrated on-site behavioral health, radiology, and ultrasound, and team-based care coordination built into how we work every day.
Compensation & Benefits
- $105,000 base salary
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) and retirement plan
- Paid time off
Qualifications
- Graduate of an NCCPA-accredited Physician Assistant program or an ANCC-accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- PA or NP licensed to work in North Carolina, or eligible for licensure
- NCCPA or ANCC certification required
- Current DEA registration required
- BLS required; ACLS required if clinical
- New graduates and experienced applicants are both welcome
- EMR experience preferred
- Commitment to compassionate, community-focused care
If you are looking for more than a job, a place where you can grow as a provider, build meaningful patient relationships, and be part of an independent, physician-led practice, we encourage you to explore a future with High Rock Internal Medicine.
Why Lexington
High-impact medicine does not require sacrificing your quality of life. Lexington sits just 20 minutes from Winston-Salem, giving you easy access to arts, culture, dining, and entertainment, while offering the larger properties, short commutes, and strong community connections of small-town living. Highly regarded schools, safe communities, and outdoor recreation make it a family-friendly place to put down roots, with a significantly lower cost of living than most metropolitan areas.
High Rock Internal Medicine, PA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We believe that diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthen our organization and enhance the care we provide to our patients and community.
This role is posted, sourced, and screened by Workforce Support Programs, part of the Community Care Physician Network (CCPN) under Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC).
