GI Minimally Invasive Surgery APP - Pineville

n Position Overviewn

n Make an impact throughout the surgical patient journey as an Advanced Practice Provider within the Department of Surgery.n

n This APP serves as a key clinical member of the surgical team, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum of surgical services. With a strong focus on ambulatory specialty care, this role provides the opportunity to independently manage post-operative and surveillance patients while developing expertise in complex wound and ostomy care.n

n Working closely with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams, the APP plays an important role in coordinating care, supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, and helping optimize outcomes across care settings.n

n Why This Role Stands Outn

• n Primarily ambulatory specialty practicen
• n Opportunity for autonomous outpatient patient managementn
• n Strong focus on post-operative care and surveillancen
• n Specialized exposure to complex wound and ostomy managementn
• n Close collaboration with surgeons and interdisciplinary teamsn
• n No routine call or weekend responsibilities expectedn
• n Opportunities to participate in research, quality improvement, and professional developmentn
• n Ability to contribute to workflow improvements and specialty program developmentn

n Practice Setn n tingn

n Department:n n Surgeryn
n Care Model:n n Primarily ambulatory specialty care with perioperative supportn
n Patient Contact:n n Approximately 35 hours per weekn
n Call/Weekends:n n No routine call or weekend coverage expectedn

n What You’ll Don

n Provide Specialized Surgical Caren

n 1. Provide autonomous outpatient management for post-operative patients, surveillance populations, and patients requiring complex wound or ostomy care.n

n 2. Conduct histories and physical examinations, perform ongoing clinical assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and provide continued patient education and support.n

n Support Patients Throughout Their Caren

n 1. Provide education and longitudinal support to help patients navigate their ongoing surgical care.n

n Collaborate Across the Surgical Teamn

n 1. Partner closely with surgeons and interdisciplinary team members to optimize perioperative care and manage complex patient needs.n

n 2. Coordinate transitions across care settings and serve as an advocate for patients throughout their care journey.n

n Contribute Beyond the Clinicn

n 1. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, workflow development, and process improvement efforts.n

n 2. The role also provides opportunities to engage in research and professional development and contribute to the continued development of the specialty program.n

n What Success Looks Liken

n The successful APP will:n

• n Meet approximatelyn n 35 weekly patient-contact hoursn
• n Maintain documentation and productivity standardsn
• n Support efficient clinic throughputn
• n Effectively manage complex patient needsn
• n Demonstrate strong clinical reasoning and decision-makingn
• n Communicate effectively with patients, surgeons, and interdisciplinary partnersn
• n Work independently while maintaining a collaborative practice approachn
• n Adapt effectively within a complex care environmentn

n Core Competenciesn

n We’re looking for an APP who brings:n

• n Advanced clinical reasoningn
• n Strong communication skillsn
• n Ability to independently manage patientsn
• n Collaborative approach to patient caren
• n Adaptability in complex clinical environmentsn
• n Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered caren

n Ideal Candidate Profilen

n We’re looking for a board-certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with surgical experience who is comfortable managing complex patients independently and interested in contributing to specialty program development.n

• n Board-certified ACNP or PAn
• n Surgical experiencen
• n 1 year of experience preferren n dn
• n Ability to independently manage complex patientsn
• n Interest in specialty program developmentn

n Why Consider This Opportunity?n

n This position offers an appealing combination of clinical autonomy and physician partnership within a primarily ambulatory surgical setting.n

n The APP will have the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships through post-operative care, surveillance, and longitudinal support while developing expertise in complex wound and ostomy management.n

n Beyond direct patient care, the role also offers opportunities to contribute to research, quality improvement, workflow development, and specialty program growth, providing multiple avenues for continued professional development.n