Surgical APC
Updated 2/07/26
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Cardiovascular
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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
What We Offer
To provide acute 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.
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Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.
What You'll Do
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. Rotating day shifts and in-house weekend and holiday coverage. Operating room duties are minimal, but the candidate must be comfortable training for work in the operating room for coverage needs and MCI when needed.
• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, 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".
What We're Looking For
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, NNP board certification or similar Acute Care board certification required.
• Experience: Two years of experience as an APP. Experience in orthopedics, general or other surgical subspecialty, emergency/inpatient medicine or comparable 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 and BLS Required. ATLS to be completed after hire.
Additional Skills (required): 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):
o Laceration repair, I&D of abscesses and wounds, punch biopsies, vascular access and tube placements are a must.
o Occasional first assist duties in the OR are needed.
Job Opening ID
141647
To provide acute 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 #NHMGAPPs
Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.
What You'll Do
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. Rotating day shifts and in-house weekend and holiday coverage. Operating room duties are minimal, but the candidate must be comfortable training for work in the operating room for coverage needs and MCI when needed.
• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, 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".
What We're Looking For
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, NNP board certification or similar Acute Care board certification required.
• Experience: Two years of experience as an APP. Experience in orthopedics, general or other surgical subspecialty, emergency/inpatient medicine or comparable 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 and BLS Required. ATLS to be completed after hire.
Additional Skills (required): 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):
o Laceration repair, I&D of abscesses and wounds, punch biopsies, vascular access and tube placements are a must.
o Occasional first assist duties in the OR are needed.
Job Opening ID
141647
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service