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Job description
General Surgery APP (NP or PA)
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.
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.
Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
Discounts on childcare
Continued education and training
Worksite address
roanoke, VA, 24000, US
Who can apply
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