APP ( NP or PA) - Specialty Practice- General Surgery
Job Description:
Job Summary
A full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) opportunity is available within a General Surgery specialty practice. This role includes assisting two surgeons and managing an independent clinic. The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The provider will deliver comprehensive surgical patient care, support perioperative management, and collaborate closely with physicians and healthcare team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist surgeons in clinical and perioperative patient care
- Conduct independent clinic visits, including patient assessments and follow-ups
- Obtain and document comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations
- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory studies
- Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative care and education
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical record systems
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Experience:
None required
Licensure/Certification:
- Current Licensed Nurse Practitioner (LNP) or Physician Assistant license
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (if applicable to NP)
- DEA license
- AHA BLS-HCP certification required
- Advanced Life Support certification preferred
- Eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with state regulations
Other Requirements:
- Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and healthcare providers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with electronic medical record systems
Working Place:
Lexington, Virginia, United States
Company :
2026 Virtual March 12 - Carilion Clinic
Fields of study
- Surgery