Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Colorectal Surgery

Hugh Chatham Health; Macon (GA); Hybrid; USD 136,107,000 - 203,885,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Atrium Health Navicent Specialty Center in Macon, GA is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support colorectal surgery across clinic, OR, and inpatient settings.

The role offers a hybrid practice with no on-call or weekend requirements and a day shift schedule. Join a collaborative team of surgeons and APPs, with strong work‑life balance and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Acute Care NP or PA certification required.
• Eligible for Georgia licensure and hospital privileges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and follow-up visits in outpatient clinic.
• Participate in inpatient rounds and management of colorectal surgery patients.
• Assist surgeons in the operating room and coordinate patient care.

Skills

Acute Care NP

PA Certification

Colorectal Surgery

Inpatient care

Education

NP program

PA program

Job description

Department

02406 AHNMG Surgical Oncology: 800 1st St - Surgery: Oncology

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Office Hours:

Mon - Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm

Fri - 8:00am - 2:00pm

Pay Range

$47.50 - $71.25

Position Overview

Atrium Health Navicent Specialty Center is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care NP) or Physician Assistant to join our growing Colorectal Surgery team. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to practice across the clinic, operating room, and inpatient settings while working alongside a highly collaborative group of six physicians and two APPs. The APP will provide comprehensive support to the Colorectal Surgery team, assisting with patient care before, during, and after surgical treatment.

Why Join Us?

• No call responsibilities
• No weekend coverage
• Early Friday schedule ending at 2:00 PM
• Diverse practice environment with clinic, inpatient, and operating room responsibilities
• Collaborative team of experienced Colorectal Surgery specialists
• Excellent work-life balance
• Supportive and collegial culture

Position Highlights

• Full-time (1.0 FTE)
• Hybrid inpatient and outpatient practice
• Day shift schedule
• Clinic Hours:
  • Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Assist surgeons in clinic, the operating room, and inpatient care settings
• Approximately two operating room days per week with up to eight surgical cases
• Average inpatient census/admissions of five patients per provider
• Hospital privileges required at Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and follow-up visits in the outpatient clinic
• Participate in inpatient rounds and management of colorectal surgery patients
• Assist surgeons in the operating room
• Coordinate patient care across the continuum of treatment
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to provide high-quality patient care
• Document patient encounters and treatment plans within the electronic medical record

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification or Physician Assistant certification
• Eligible for Georgia licensure
• Eligible for hospital privileges
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred

• Previous surgical, colorectal, oncology, or inpatient experience is preferred but not required

Team Information

• 6 Surgical Oncology Physicians
• 2 Advanced Practice Providers
• Supervising Physician: Lindsey Bridges, DO
• Medical Director: Paul Dale, MD
• Academic Chair: Dennis Ashley, MD

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive guaranteed base salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off
• CME allowance and professional development support
• Malpractice coverage
• Retirement and health benefits through Atrium Health

About Atrium Health Navicent

Atrium Health Navicent is a nationally recognized healthcare system serving Central Georgia with a commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, education, and compassionate patient care. Our Colorectal Surgery program provides advanced multidisciplinary care while fostering a supportive environment where providers can thrive professionally and personally.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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.