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United States , Concord

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83.00 USD / Hour
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Job Description:

The Department of Surgery at Atrium Health is seeking a PRN Advanced Practice Provider for the Division of Plastic Surgery. 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.

Job Responsibility:

  • Working with surgeons one on one in the OR
  • IP rounding
  • Minor bedside surgical procedures
  • No call coverage
  • 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

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
  • 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
  • Nurse Practitioner –Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required
  • License to practice as a Registered Nurse required
  • Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required
  • Acute Care board certification required based upon population and acuity served
  • 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 have:

  • Three years of relative experience and/or surgical background
  • Experience as a first assist and management of inpatient post-operative patients
  • Experience and confidence taking first call for a surgical service
  • Master's Degree for Physician Assistant
  • Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
What we offer:
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 29, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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