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Surgical ICU APP
Updated 9/10/25
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Cardiovascular
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Job Summary
Surgical ICU
To provide acute intensive inpatient care and perform selective medical services under the direction of practice physicians.
Duties include:
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Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
Qualifications
Job Opening ID
72123
Surgical ICU
To provide acute intensive inpatient care and perform selective medical services under the direction of practice physicians.
Duties include:
- Obtain thorough medical history and physical examinations, as well as perform daily assessments.
- Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care in H&P, consults or discharge summaries.
- Performs a wide range of surgical and/or medical procedures.
- Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications required for procedures.
- Orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations.
- Determines treatment plan for patient.
- Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.
- Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.
- Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.
- Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
#JoinTeamAubergine #NovantHealth Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth. At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
#NHMGAPPs
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
- Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
- The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
- All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
Qualifications
- Education: Masters of Physician Assistant Studies, Masters of Nurse Practitioner, or similar degree conferred by an accredited program, such as NCCPA and ARC-PA, required. ACNP, AGACNP, PNP-AC or NNP board certification preferred according to population served.
- Experience: One year of experience working in general or other surgical subspecialty, emergency/inpatient medicine or comparable experience. 3 to 5 years experience preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Current NP or PA license in appropriate state, registry required w/state medical board, current DEA registry or eligible for DEA and ACLS( not required for the in- office only NP/PA) and BLS Required. ATLS(after hire)
- Additional Skills (required):
This is a hybrid position requiring both general trauma and intensive care proficiency. Candidates should possess good communication skills, both verbal and written, general computer knowledge is required; ability to work independently, yet in collaboration with physicians, nurses and care team. Ability to use problem-solving, decision making, and creative thinking skills. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing clinical environment.- General Surgery/Trauma Surgery skills (not all inclusive):
- Bronchoscopy, central lines, arterial lines etc.
- General Surgery/Trauma Surgery skills (not all inclusive):
Job Opening ID
72123
