ASL Fluent Provider (Advanced Practice Provider or MD)

Description

About High Country Community Health – Alder Springs Collaboration

The Alder Springs Community is a uniquely designed community to meet the needs of the Deaf, DeafBlind, Blind, and Hard of Hearing community. Located within a residential setting that includes advanced sensory technologies, communication-accessible design, and dedicated communal spaces, Alder Springs provides culturally and linguistically accessible care for residents and community members.

We are seeking a mission-driven Medical Provider , Physician , Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with advanced communication skills, including American Sign Language (ASL) fluency, and a passion for providing equitable, inclusive care for this underserved population.

Requirements

Position Summary

This Medical Provider will deliver comprehensive primary care services to patients across the lifespan, with a special focus on individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Blind, or Hard of Hearing. This role emphasizes accessible communication, trauma-informed care, disability cultural competence, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. The provider will work within a patient-centered medical home model, integrating clinical excellence with community engagement. The provider will provide general primary care and Medication Assisted Treatment services for all.

Clinical Care

• •Provide high-quality primary care services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, chronic disease management, and preventive care.
• •Use ASL, tactile sign, written communication, adaptive technologies, and other appropriate modalities to ensure accessible communication for all patients.
• •Develop individualized care plans while addressing social, sensory, and accessibility needs.
• •Coordinate care with specialists, audiologists, vision rehabilitation services, behavioral health providers, and other community resources.
• •Maintain culturally competent, trauma-informed practice tailored to Deaf, DeafBlind, Blind, and Hard of Hearing populations.

Collaboration & Care Coordination

• •Work closely with the Alder Springs and High Country Community Health teams, including resident support staff, care coordinators, and disability-access specialists.
• •Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and quality improvement initiatives.
• •Collaborate with interpreters, support service providers (SSPs), and Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDIs) when appropriate.

Patient & Community Engagement

• •Promote health literacy within the Deaf, DeafBlind, Blind, and Hard of Hearing community.
• •Support outreach, education, and wellness initiatives within the Alder Springs community and the broader Morganton area.

Administrative & Compliance Responsibilities

• •Document all encounters accurately in the electronic health record.
• •Adhere to federal, state, and organizational policies, including ADA requirements and accessible-care best practices.
• •Participate in staff training on communication accessibility and inclusive practices.

Qualifications:

Required:

• •Current licensure as a Medical Provider – Physician, Nurse Practitioner (FNP/ANP) or Physician Assistant in North Carolina.
• Board certification in applicable discipline.
• •Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) .
• •Experience working with Deaf, DeafBlind, Blind, or Hard of Hearing individuals OR demonstrated commitment to learning best practices.
• •Strong communication, adaptability, and cultural humility.

Preferred:

• •Experience in community health, primary care, and/or underserved populations.
• •Familiarity with DeafBlind communication methods (e.g., tactile sign, ProTactile).
• •Knowledge of sensory-access technologies, low-vision supports, or disability-informed care models.
• •Bilingual in English/ASL; additional languages beneficial.

Work Environment and Benefits

• •Innovative, accessible clinic for the aforementioned population at the Alder Springs residential community and surrounding area.
• •Supportive organizational culture focused on equity and inclusion.
• •Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, PTO, continuing education, and retirement contributions options.
• •Opportunities for professional development in Deaf and DeafBlind cultural competency.