Advanced Practice Provider; NP​/PA Colorectal Surgery

Department: 02406 AHNMG Surgical Oncology: 800 1st St
- Surgery:
Oncology Status:
Full time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Office

Hours:

Mon
- Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm Fri - 8:00am - 2:00pm

Pay Range: $47.50 - $71.25

Atrium Health Navicent Specialty Center is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care NP) or Physician Assistant to join our growing Colorectal Surgery team. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to practice across the clinic, operating room, and inpatient settings while working alongside a highly collaborative group of six physicians and two APPs. The APP will provide comprehensive support to the Colorectal Surgery team, assisting with patient care before, during, and after surgical treatment.

• No call responsibilities
• No weekend coverage
• Early Friday schedule ending at 2:00 PM
• Diverse practice environment with clinic, inpatient, and operating room responsibilities
• Collaborative team of experienced Colorectal Surgery specialists
• Excellent work-life balance
• Supportive and collegial culture

• Full-time (1.0 FTE)
• Hybrid inpatient and outpatient practice
• Day shift schedule
• Clinic
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Assist surgeons in clinic, the operating room, and inpatient care settings
• Approximately two operating room days per week with up to eight surgical cases
• Average inpatient census/admissions of five patients per provider
• Hospital privileges required at Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center

• Conduct patient evaluations and follow-up visits in the outpatient clinic
• Participate in inpatient rounds and management of colorectal surgery patients
• Assist surgeons in the operating room
• Coordinate patient care across the continuum of treatment
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to provide high-quality patient care
• Document patient encounters and treatment plans within the electronic medical record

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification or Physician Assistant certification
• Eligible for Georgia licensure
• Eligible for hospital privileges
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Previous surgical, colorectal, oncology, or inpatient experience is preferred but not required
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

• 6 Surgical Oncology Physicians
• 2 Advanced Practice Providers
• Supervising Physician:
  Lindsey Bridges, DO
• Medical Director:
  Paul Dale, MD
• Academic Chair:
  Dennis Ashley, MD

• Competitive guaranteed base salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off
• CME allowance and professional development support
• Malpractice coverage
• Retirement and health benefits through Atrium Health

Atrium Health Navicent is a nationally recognized healthcare system serving Central Georgia with a commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, education, and compassionate patient care. Our Colorectal Surgery program provides advanced multidisciplinary care while fostering a supportive environment where providers can thrive professionally and personally.

Note:

Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.