APP ( NP or PA)

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

Lexington, Virginia, United States

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