APP - Rheumatology - Charlotte, NC

271 Atrium Health Specialty Network, Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

No call, no nights, no weekends

Job summary

Specialty care APPs in Rheumatology at Atrium Health provide focused outpatient care for complex autoimmune and chronic rheumatologic conditions. You will gain exposure to joint injections and collaborate within a dedicated team including physicians and APPs.

The position features a Monday–Friday schedule, no on-call requirements, and opportunities for professional growth across a nationally recognized health system based in Charlotte with roots in Atrium Health and Advocate Health.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of APP experience required.
• Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program.
• Licensure in NC and SC is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and periodic medical histories, exams, and daily assessments.
• Develop and implement patient care plans based on findings.
• Perform minor procedures including joint injections.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and follow up on results.
• Prescribe medications and provide patient education.
• Document encounters in the EMR and communicate with the care team.

Skills

APP experience

Education

NP program or PA program

NC/SC licensure

Job description

Department: 02110 GCMG Endocrinology: Southpark - Endocrinology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina. We invite Advanced Practice Providers to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and visionaries together in our Rheumatology team at Atrium Health – SouthPark and Fort Mill in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Position Highlights:

• Join a dedicated team of 15 physicians and 1 APP
• Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Office/clinic hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• No call, no nights, no weekends
• Outpatient only with procedures (Joint Injections)
• Competitive base salary

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as an APP required
• Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program
• Licensure required in NC and SC
• Nurse Practitioners must have a master’s or doctorate in nursing practice with certification in their area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body (e.g., AGNP, AGACNP, PNP, etc.)
• Physician Assistants must graduate from an accredited PA program with certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Prior experience seeing new patients, self-directed learning with guidance, and attendance at rheumatology conferences is preferred

Job Summary:

Specialty care APPs at Atrium Health Rheumatology provide focused outpatient care in a single system, serving patients with complex autoimmune and chronic rheumatologic conditions. The position offers exposure to joint injection procedures and emphasizes continuous learning and collaboration.

Essential Functions:

• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments
• Records findings and develops/implements patient plans of care
• Performs minor office-based medical and/or surgical procedures, including joint injections
• Orders, interprets, and follows up on diagnostic tests including lab and radiology
• Writes and administers prescriptions
• Provides patient and family education
• Documents all patient encounters and interventions in the EMR
• Acts as a patient advocate for the population served
• Attends and contributes to team development and quality initiatives

Physical Requirements:

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support up to 35 pounds. Must be able to speak and write English fluently. Must have the ability to perform in stressful situations and possess intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity.

When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into a culture that celebrates and respects the contributions teams can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and redefine care for ALL.

Pay Range $46.55 - $69.85

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

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.