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Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - General Surgery – Charlotte,North Carolina
Updated 4/14/25
North Carolina, North Carolina, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-General
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
DHS/DHSc
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in General Surgery for a locum tenens assignment. This position offers a dynamic role in both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing exceptional surgical care to patients.
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Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care under the supervision of attending surgeons.
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Conduct patient rounds, assessments, and develop treatment plans.
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Assist in surgical procedures as needed.
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Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.
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Manage admissions, discharges, and consultations for general surgery patients.
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Document patient encounters using Epic EMR.
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Supervise and collaborate with RNs, MAs, and office staff.
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Participate in resident or teaching supervision as required.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct patient rounds, assessments, and develop treatment plans.
Assist in surgical procedures as needed.
Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.
Manage admissions, discharges, and consultations for general surgery patients.
Document patient encounters using Epic EMR.
Supervise and collaborate with RNs, MAs, and office staff.
Participate in resident or teaching supervision as required.
Qualifications
Education: Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Licensure: Must hold an active North Carolina (NC) license
Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) required
Experience: Prior experience in general surgery or a surgical setting preferred
Hospital Privileges: Required (no temporary privileges available)
Working Hours
No on-call or weekend coverage required
Allowed holidays: Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Christmas, 4th of July, Labor Day, New Year's Day
Skills
Proficiency in Epic EMR documentation
Ability to manage assigned patient rounds efficiently
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Adaptability in both inpatient and outpatient environments
