Plastic Surgery- Full Time- NP/PA

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Surgery at Atrium Health (AH) is seeking a full time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Division of Plastic Surgery. The Division of Plastic Surgery has 10 surgeons and 8 APPs in the Division. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical services are performed at AH Carolinas Medical Center (the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center), AH Cabarrus, and AH Union West. This full-time position includes working with surgeons one on one in the OR, IP rounding, minor bedside surgical procedures, call coverage and may include 1 outpatient clinic shift weekly as needed. The APP will assist Surgeons in reconstructive plastic surgery on adult and pediatric patients. Inpatient work will comprise of 2-5 scheduled cases per day, with variable monthly call rotation shared with residents and providers. The APP for this role will be primary first assist to surgeons who focus on head/neck reconstruction, pediatric craniofacial surgery, cutaneous malignancy reconstruction, breast reconstruction, orthopedic reconstruction, and OMFS trauma.

Requirements

• Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
• Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works.
• Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in NC required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.
• Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and make proactive decisions.
• Physician Assistant – Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of relative experience and/or surgical background preferred.
• Experience as a first assist and management of inpatient post-operative patients preferred.
• Experience and confidence taking first call for a surgical service.

Responsibilities

• Working with surgeons one on one in the OR, IP rounding, minor bedside surgical procedures, call coverage and may include 1 outpatient clinic shift weekly as needed.
• Assist Surgeons in reconstructive plastic surgery on adult and pediatric patients.
• Inpatient work comprising of 2-5 scheduled cases per day, with variable monthly call rotation shared with residents and providers.
• Primary first assist to surgeons who focus on head/neck reconstruction, pediatric craniofacial surgery, cutaneous malignancy reconstruction, breast reconstruction, orthopedic reconstruction, and OMFS trauma.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level