Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (AGACNP or PA-C) - HuntersvilleNovant Health Medical Group | Charlotte and Huntersville, 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 Huntersville 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 the Huntersville and surrounding Charlotte area.
- Round on patients at Novant Health Huntersville 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: Huntersville, North Carolina.
- Inpatient and surgical responsibilities may include the Huntersville hospital.
- Call responsibilities for the designated inpatient and surgical position are performed at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Uptown Charlotte.
- 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: Huntersville, 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 199165
