Endocrine Surgery PA/NP: OR First Assist & Clinic

American College Of Surgeons; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO

Retirement Plan

HSA/FSA

Voluntary Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Surgical Specialists of Charlotte is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) to support our Endocrine Surgery program. You will work with two endocrine surgeons to manage perioperative and surgical care for thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal conditions, as well as general surgery cases.

The role includes clinic responsibilities, surgical first assist, and inpatient rounding, with occasional coverage for general surgery as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed PA or NP in the State of North Carolina.
• Minimum 1–2 years of surgical experience preferred; endocrine or general surgery strongly beneficial.
• Experience with ordering/interpreting diagnostic testing and managing post-surgical patients.
• Strong procedural and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to provide exceptional patient communication and education.
• Comfort working in both ambulatory and acute care environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively across physicians, practice locations, and hospital settings.
• Experience with EPIC or other EMR platforms preferred.
• ACLS certification required; PALS and ATLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Surgical first assist in the operating room for endocrine procedures (thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, and adrenalectomy).
• Round on surgical patients admitted to the hospital as needed.
• Perform inpatient assessments and contribute to care plans.
• Support transitions of care, including discharge planning and communication with referring providers.
• Outpatient clinic management of post-operative follow-up visits and recheck appointments.
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostic studies.
• Adjust post-operative care plans based on patient progress and physician guidance.
• Order and refill medications within scope of practice.
• Provide patient counseling and education related to endocrine conditions and surgical treatment.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Assist with neck ultrasounds and FNA procedures.
• Collaborate with Endocrine surgeons, APPs, nursing, radiology, pathology, and ancillary teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in quality and process-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Surgical experience

Patient communication

EMR proficiency

Education

North Carolina PA/NP license

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Surgical Specialists of Charlotte is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) to support our Endocrine Surgery program. You will work with two endocrine surgeons to manage perioperative and surgical care for thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal conditions, as well as general surgery cases.

The role includes clinic responsibilities, surgical first assist, and inpatient rounding, with occasional coverage for general surgery as needed.