Bariatric Surgery- Full Time NP/PA

271 Atrium Health Specialty Network, Inc; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 146,279,000 - 219,490,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Weight Management in Concord, NC seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join a team of bariatric surgeons and obesity specialists. The role covers OR assistance, inpatient rounds, and outpatient bariatric clinics, with a four 10-hour shift schedule.

Candidates should have bariatric surgery exposure or interest, and hold or be eligible for NC NP/PA licensure with BLS certification. DEA and prescriptive authority requirements apply as per state rules.

Qualifications

• Experience in bariatric surgery preferred or new grads considered.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure eligibility in NC required.

Responsibilities

• Provide OR first assist for bariatric procedures (robotic and laparoscopic).
• Perform inpatient post-op rounds and discharge planning.
• Manage outpatient bariatric pre-op and post-op visits; long-term care.
• Cover call shifts, with limited weekend call as scheduled.
• Work four 10-hour shifts per week across OR, clinic, and inpatient duties.

Skills

Bariatric surgery experience

BLS for Healthcare Providers

DE A license eligibility

Education

Nurse Practitioner - Master’s Degree

Nurse Practitioner Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Physician Assistant - Master’s Degree

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Department: 02030 GCMG Weight Management: Concord - Bariatric Program Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Four 10 hour shift model, some call Pay Range $51.05 - $76.60 If it's possible, you will find it at Atrium Health- the leading community focused academic healthcare academic system serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Atrium Health Weight Management is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join its current team of 6 Bariatric Surgeons, 6 Obesity Medicine MDs, and 4 APPs in Concord, NC. At Atrium Health Weight Management, our specialized team of bariatric and metabolic team of physicians, surgeons, dietitians, and behavioral health specialists are committed to embracing patients where they are in their weight loss journey and provide customized, compassionate care lifelong. Our comprehensive surgical and medical programs are recognized nationally as Centers of Excellence. Our goal is to help patients reach their health goals and live their best lives.

Position Summary

• Operating Room (OR) Coverage Serve as first assist for bariatric surgical procedures (robotic and laparoscopic) Support Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy 1–2 OR days per week depending on site Maintain ≥50% procedural time (Surgical Assist designation)
• Inpatient Coverage Post-operative rounding and discharge planning Manage routine post-op care and complications Daytime consult coverage for bariatric patients Support Mercy and Cabarrus as needed
• Outpatient Clinic Coverage Pre-op and post‑op bariatric clinic visits Long‑term bariatric patient management 1–1.5 clinic days per week Independent and shared visits
• Call Expectations Home call model Fellows provide majority of call coverage Limited weekend call (typically ≤1 per month)
• Schedule 4 shifts per week 10 hours per shift Blended OR, clinic, and inpatient responsibilities

Qualifications

• Experience in Bariatric Surgery preferred, new grads considered.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

About Atrium Health

At Atrium Health Weight Management, our specialized team of bariatric and metabolic team of physicians, surgeons, dietitians are committed to embracing patients where they are in their weight loss journey and provide customized, compassionate lifelong care. Our comprehensive surgical and medical programs are recognized nationally as Centers of Excellence. Let us help you reach your health goals so you can live your best life.

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• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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• 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

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