General Surgery APP ( NP or PA)

Carilion Clinic

Roanoke (VA)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 173,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness facilities

Wellness app access

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia, is seeking a General Surgery APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join a busy practice of 13 general surgeons. The role offers a four‑day workweek with four 10‑hour shifts, providing a balance of clinical responsibility and schedule flexibility.

The ideal APP thrives in a team-based environment, demonstrates strong clinical judgment, and can manage diverse general surgery patients.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program or an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider in Virginia; RN license for NPs in Virginia may be required.
Current BLS; PALS/NRP/ACLS as appropriate to position.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care for general surgery patients in collaboration with general surgeons.
Perform evaluations, histories and physicals, and develop assessment and treatment plans.
Participate in preoperative and postoperative management.
Evaluate postoperative concerns and coordinate care with the surgical team.
Order and interpret labs and imaging within scope of practice.
Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery, wound care, medications, and follow-up.
Assist with clinical procedures within training and scope of practice.
Facilitate communication among surgeons, nursing teams, and consultants.
Support continuity of care, throughput, and timely follow-up for General Surgery.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Surgical experience

Acute care experience

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Title: General Surgery APP ( NP or PA)

Description

Employment Status: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Facility: 3 Riverside Cir - Roanoke CP01 Carilion Medical Center.

Requisition Number: R162142 General Surgery APP ( NP or PA) (Open)

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - General Surgery

Carilion Clinic | Roanoke, Virginia

Carilion Clinic is seeking a skilled and collaborative Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our General Surgery team. This APP will work as an integral member of a busy surgical practice supporting a team of 13 general surgeons and providing high-quality, patient-centered care across the surgical continuum.

Position Overview

The General Surgery APP will partner closely with surgeons, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to support efficient, coordinated care for general surgery patients. The position offers a four-day workweek consisting of four 10-hour shifts, providing a balance of meaningful clinical responsibility, professional collaboration, and schedule flexibility.

The ideal candidate is an APP who thrives in a team-based environment, communicates effectively, demonstrates sound clinical judgment, and is comfortable managing the needs of a diverse general surgery patient population.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care for general surgery patients in collaboration with the general surgeons.
Perform patient evaluations, histories and physical examinations, and develop appropriate assessment and treatment plans.
Participate in preoperative and postoperative patient management.
Evaluate postoperative concerns, identify complications, and coordinate care with the surgical team.
Order and interpret appropriate laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic testing within scope of practice.
Provide patient and family education regarding surgical procedures, recovery, wound care, medications, and follow-up.
Assist with clinical procedures within training, credentialing, and scope of practice.
Facilitate timely communication among surgeons, nursing teams, consultants, and other members of the care team.
Support continuity of care, patient throughput, and timely follow-up for the General Surgery service.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and practice-efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications

Surgical, acute care, or general surgery experience preferred; highly motivated candidates with relevant clinical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work effectively within a large, collaborative surgical team.

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program or an accredited Physician Assistant program required.

Experience: 1 year of clinical experience preferred. Additional experience may be required based on specialty.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Nurse Practitioners must also hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia. Must be eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with state regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine.

Life Support: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required as appropriate to the position.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Must maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of Carilion Clinic, the Virginia Board of Medicine or Nursing, and applicable certifying bodies. Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard computer systems required.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Compensation Range

$107,993.60 - $172,785.60

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.

Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion: