Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (AGACNP or PA-C) - Ballantyne/Matthews/Fort MillNovant Health Medical Group | Ballantyne, Matthews, & Fort Mill, North CarolinaNovant Health Medical Group is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and collaborative
Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Providers (AGACNPs or PA-Cs) to join our growing team. These opportunities offer the chance to work alongside experienced neurosurgeons in a dynamic clinical environment, providing comprehensive care across inpatient, outpatient, and surgical settings.
This opportunity will primarily support our Ballantyne, Matthews, & Fort Mill area practices, with responsibilities tailored to the needs of the clinical team. Whether you enjoy inpatient care and surgical first assisting or supporting physicians in a specialized outpatient clinic, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and their families.
Position Highlights and Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive neurosurgical care across inpatient, outpatient, and operating room settings.
- Collaborate with neurosurgeons, physicians, and multidisciplinary care teams to coordinate high-quality patient care.
- Participate in surgical first assisting, inpatient rounding, and independent clinic responsibilities, depending on the position.
- Support clinical operations and provide coverage across patient care settings as needed.
- Contribute to a culture of teamwork, clinical excellence, and exceptional patient experience.
Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:- Primarily supporting Ballantyne and surrounding Charlotte areas.
- Round on patients at Novant Health Ballantyne hospital and additional facilities as scheduled.
- Assists as a surgical Advanced Practice Provider in the operating room.
- Must be comfortable with call responsibilities performed at Novant Health medical facilities.
- Supports multiple physician team.
- Assists with clinic operations, patient care, and coordination of services to support efficient, high-quality patient experience.
Schedule, Hours, and Call ResponsibilitiesWork Schedule- Exempt position averaging approximately 40 hours per week.
- Standard clinic hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Operating room hours: 6:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Flexibility is required to cover additional shifts in patient care settings based on operational needs. Potential shifts include:
- 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
Call Rotation- Friday afternoon phone and Epic message coverage from noon-5:00 p.m., rotating among 12 APPs.
- Weekend call coverage runs from Friday through Monday morning, with an approximately every-third-weekend rotation shared among the 12 APPs.
- Call responsibilities and coverage locations will depend on the assigned role and clinical needs.
Weekend and Holiday Expectations- Participation in the established weekend rotation is required.
- Holiday time off is coordinated based on a first-come, first-served approach and consideration of the prior year's holiday assignments.
Location and Travel- Primary practice area: Ballantyne, North Carolina.
- Inpatient and surgical responsibilities may include the Ballantyne hospital.
- Flexibility to travel to other clinic locations, as needed, is expected.
Qualifications- Required: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) credential.
- Neurosurgery experience preferred but not required.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
- Flexibility to support varying clinical schedules and patient care needs.
- Commitment to patient-centered care, safety, and clinical excellence.
Benefits and Professional Support Include:- Employment through Novant Health Medical Group.
- Medical and retirement benefits.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.
- Systemwide Epic electronic health record.
- Malpractice coverage.
- A commitment to work-life balance and professional development.
What You'll DoIt is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
- Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
- The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
- All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
- Primary clinic location: Ballantyne, NC
What We're Looking ForEducation: Master's Degree required. Either a graduate of an NCCPA accredited physician assistant program, or NP or post Master's NP program required.
Experience: One year of experience in urology preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current PA or NP license in appropriate state required. NCCPA or registry with state nursing board, ACLS, DEA registry required.
RNFA certification required for NP's applicantsAdditional Skills Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and depart-specific skills validation and competency testing; Thorough knowledge of diagnosis, and pharmacology; Thorough skill in physical assessment and management of chronic illness; Communication skills, both verbal and written; general computer knowledge is preferred; ability to work independently, yet in collaboration when necessary. Ability to use problem-solving, decision making, creative and communication skills. Dedicated to patient rehabilitation and self-care.
Job Opening ID 199176
