Abdominal Transplant Surgery Hybrid - Full Time NP/PA

271 Atrium Health Specialty Network, Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Shift/on-call pay

Incentive pay

Annual raises

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

FSA

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Transplant Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to deliver inpatient and outpatient care for transplant patients. The APP participates in rotating day and night shifts to provide 24/7 service coverage, including pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative management across the continuum of care.

Responsibilities include inpatient rounds, clinic staffing, wound care, line management, and timely handoffs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Advanced Practice Provider program.
• Current unrestricted state licensure as an APP.
• National certification as required for APP credentialing.
• BLS and ACLS certifications (institution-specific).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations.
• Manage transplant surgery inpatients with daily rounds, treatment planning, and discharge preparation.
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests and imaging; bedside procedures as allowed.
• Evaluate surgical consults and support peri-operative coordination.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Independent work

Flexibility

Education

APPP program graduate

State licensure as APP

National certification as required

BLS/ACLS certifications

Job description

Department: 02400 GCMG Myers Park General Surgery Transplant: 1350 Kings - Surgery Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies; days and nights Pay Range $54.90 - $82.35

The Transplant Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) plays a vital role in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care within a multidisciplinary transplant program. This position provides inpatient and outpatient clinical services for transplant surgery patients across the continuum of care, including pre‑operative evaluation, peri‑operative management, and post‑operative follow‑up. The APP participates in rotating day shifts and in‑house night coverage to ensure 24/7 service support.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

Perform comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations. Manage transplant surgery inpatients, including daily rounds, treatment planning, documentation, and discharge preparation. Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests and imaging. Perform approved bedside procedures (e.g., wound care, drain management, line removals). Evaluate surgical consults and support peri‑operative coordination. Respond to acute issues and emergent situations in collaboration with surgical attendings.

Outpatient Care

Staff transplant surgery clinics, including postoperative follow‑ups and pre‑operative evaluations. Monitor symptoms, adjust treatments, and provide education to patients and families. Assist with long‑term management of surgical transplant patients.

In‑House Call Responsibilities

Provide on‑site nighttime and weekend coverage as part of a structured rotation. Serve as first‑call APP for transplant surgery patients while in‑house. Respond promptly to consults, urgent clinical changes, and emergent care needs. Ensure thorough and timely handoffs between care teams.

Qualifications

Education & Credentials

Graduation from an accredited Advanced Practice Provider program. Current unrestricted state licensure as an APP. National certification as required for APP credentialing. BLS and ACLS certifications (institution‑specific).

Experience

Experience in surgery, transplant, critical care, or acute inpatient care preferred. Strong new graduates with relevant rotations may be considered.

Skills & Competencies

Excellent clinical judgment and ability to manage high‑acuity surgical patients. Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. Ability to function independently within a multidisciplinary team. Comfort with a rotating schedule that includes in‑house night and weekend coverage. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑complexity clinical environment.

Working Conditions

Work performed in inpatient units (ICU, step‑down, surgical floors) and outpatient transplant clinics. Exposure to high‑acuity surgical and emergent scenarios. Schedule includes rotating days, nights, weekends

Our Commitment to You:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more 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 Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not‑for‑profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access

What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it

Inspiring Professionals

With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care

We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading‑edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care