Bariatric Surgery- Full Time NP/PA

Atrium Health Weight Management is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join its current team of 6 Bariatric Surgeons, 6 Obesity Medicine MDs, and 4 APPs in Concord, NC. At Atrium Health Weight Management, our specialized team of bariatric and metabolic team of physicians, surgeons, dietitians, and behavioral health specialists are committed to embracing patients where they are in their weight loss journey and provide customized, compassionate care lifelong. Our comprehensive surgical and medical programs are recognized nationally as Centers of Excellence. Our goal is to help patients reach their health goals and live their best lives.

Responsibilities

Serve as first assist for bariatric surgical procedures (robotic and laparoscopic); Support Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy; 1–2 OR days per week depending on site; Maintain ≥50% procedural time (Surgical Assist designation); Post-operative rounding and discharge planning; Manage routine post-op care and complications; Daytime consult coverage for bariatric patients; Support Mercy and Cabarrus as needed; Pre-op and post-op bariatric clinic visits; Long-term bariatric patient management; 1–1.5 clinic days per week; Independent and shared visits; Home call model; Fellows provide majority of call coverage; Limited weekend call (typically ≤1 per month); 4 shifts per week; 10 hours per shift; Blended OR, clinic, and inpatient responsibilities

Requirements

Must have or be eligible for a DEA license; Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works; Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in NC; BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice; Nurse Practitioner: Master’s Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required; Nurse Practitioner: License to practice as a Registered Nurse required; Nurse Practitioner: Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required; Physician Assistant: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required

Nice to have

Experience in Bariatric Surgery; Master's Degree (for Physician Assistant); Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance