About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org. EOE

Position Information:
In search of a surgical APP with at least 2 years experience in General Surgery with General Surgery OR experience for a growing colorectal surgical practice. The role would include outpatient evaluations for operative and non-operative issues. The APP would be responsible for evaluations, collaboration with supervising physicians to create treatment plans, reviewing imaging and labs, preparation and presentations at tumor board, and follow-up appointments following surgical interventions. Additionally, the APP would have responsibilities rounding in pre and post-operative patients with ERAS focused care, hospital consultations, and assisting in the operating room. This role includes potential weekend and night coverage.

The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work under the general supervision of their Medical Director all physician partners and their APP Manager in WakeMed Physician Practices to deliver competent medical care to patients at WakeMed. This position can consist of both inpatient and outpatient care depending on the needs of the service and is outlined in the clinical job expectations. This may include completion of referrals consults daily patient rounds daily notes discharge summaries procedures clinic notes pre and post procedure care prescribing and patient care follow-ups. Will work closely with other healthcare providers in a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to maximize the care we provide to our patients. As a healthcare professional will function as an educator for PA/NP/CNM/DO students from healthcare education programs. Within this position the PA or NP will maintain the scope of practice to be consistent with the policies procedures and regulatory guidelines governed by the North Carolina Medical Board and any other federal or state regulatory agencies as well as the policies and procedures of WakeMed. Additional certifications such as Advanced Life Support may be required based on clinical area of practice this will be outlined in the clinical job expectations and reviewed annually during the annual review process. The PA or NP understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission values and management of WakeMed.

Experience Requirements:
1 Year Clinical - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Preferred

Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant Required - And Master's Degree Physician Assistant Preferred or Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree Nursing Required

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Required Basic Life Support Required - Within 6 Months of Hire

Hours of Work:
rotating

Weekend Requirements:
Every Third

Call Requirements:
as needed