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Kirk Wahtera

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Franklin, NC U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
5 years at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Gender
Male
Connections
79
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Kirk Wahtera is one of them.
  • 2,300 Nurse Practitioners are based in NC (out of 45,480 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 13,511 contacts at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in NC: $103,000 – $155,000 (median $120,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in NC: Duke University Health System (100), Atrium Health (86), Novant Health (86).
  • 2% of Nurse Practitioners in NC hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 83% of Nurse Practitioners in NC have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed July 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
Vanderbilt University
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
2013
Loyola University of Chicago
Master of Science (MS), Environmental Biology
2001
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science (BS), Anthropology - Zoology
1997
Skills
Microsoft Office Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Powerpoint Customer Service Research Teamwork Public Speaking English Healthcare Cpr Certified Teaching Spanish Hospitals Nurse Practitioners
About U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Industry
Government
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
va.gov
Office Location
647 Wayah St, Franklin, NC
Professional Overview

Kirk Wahtera is a Nurse Practitioner, currently affiliated with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs, based in Franklin, NC. As a nurse practitioner, Wahtera contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Franklin, NC. They have been with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs for 5 years. Wahtera holds academic credentials, including Master of Science in Nursing, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing and Master of Science (MS), Environmental Biology, from Vanderbilt University and Loyola University of Chicago. Core competencies include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Customer Service. U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs operates in the Government sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse practitioner professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to nurse practitioner specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Franklin, NC healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kirk Wahtera located?
Kirk Wahtera is based in Franklin, NC. They are currently affiliated with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs.
What is Kirk Wahtera's specialty?
Kirk Wahtera specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Nurse Practitioner.
Where does Kirk Wahtera currently work?
Kirk Wahtera currently works at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs. They have been there for 5 years.
What is Kirk Wahtera's educational background?
Kirk Wahtera attended Vanderbilt University and Loyola University of Chicago.
How do I contact Kirk Wahtera for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a Nurse Practitioner?
Recruiting nurse practitioners typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for nurse practitioners across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in NC?
Nurse Practitioners in NC typically earn $103,000 to $155,000 annually, with a median of $120,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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