Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) – Endocrine,General Surgery in Charlotte, North Carolina at SURGICAL SPECIALISTS OF CHARLOTTE

Who we are:
At Surgical Specialists of Charlotte, PA, we believe in the power of teamwork and the shared practice of medicine. For more than 80 years, our surgeons have set the standard for excellence, delivering world-class general, vascular, and specialty surgical care to communities across the greater Charlotte region. Our team of 25+ surgeons and 80+ professionals work together to deliver compassionate, innovative care across seven locations.

Your Role:
We are proud to expand our highly regarded Endocrine Surgery Program to better serve our patients and referring providers. Surgical Specialists of Charlotte is seeking a skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to support our growing Endocrine Surgery program. This APP will work closely with two highly respected endocrine surgeons—Kristin Wagner, MD and Natalie Merchant, MD to provide comprehensive perioperative and surgical care for patients with thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal conditions, as well as general surgery cases, such as hernia repair and cholecystectomy.

This dual-setting role includes clinic responsibilities, surgical first assist, and inpatient rounding. While primarily focused on endocrine surgery, the APP may assist with general surgery consults and coverage as needed.

What You'll Do:
Surgical and Inpatient Care – Primary Focus
Serve as first assist in the operating room for endocrine procedures
Round on surgical patients admitted to the hospital as needed
Perform inpatient assessments and contribute to ongoing care plans
Support transitions of care, including discharge planning and communication with referring providers

Outpatient Clinic
Manage post-operative follow-up visits and recheck appointments
Conduct pre-visit assessments, including medical history review
Order and interpret labs and diagnostic studies
Adjust post-operative care plans based on patient progress and physician guidance • Order and refill medications within scope of practice
Provide patient counseling and education related to endocrine conditions and surgical treatment
Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
Perform ultrasounds and fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures

Additional Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with physicians, ACPs, nursing teams, radiology, pathology, and ancillary partners to ensure coordinated care
Participate in quality and process-improvement initiatives in the endocrine program
Provide occasional support for general surgery patient needs
Perform other duties as assigned

Experience / Education / Licensure Needed:
Licensed PA or NP in the State of North Carolina
Minimum 1–2 years of surgical experience preferred; endocrine or general surgery strongly beneficial
Experience with ordering/interpreting diagnostic testing and managing post-surgical patients
Strong procedural and clinical assessment skills
Ability to provide exceptional patient communication and education
Comfort working in both ambulatory and acute care environments
Experience with EPIC or other EMR platforms preferred
ACLS certification required; PALS and ATLS preferred

Schedule/Work Setting:
Full-time with flexibility to support patient volume needs across clinic, OR, and inpatient care.

Location:
Primarily based at our Center City location with rotation to surrounding hospitals to support program needs.
SSC Core Values
All team members are expected to promote and uphold SSC’s core values:
-Trust
-Respect
-Integrity
-Clear Communication
-Collaboration

Benefit Offerings
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan with employer contribution (Safe Harbor, 6% Match & Profit Sharing)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) (HSA: Employer Contribution)
• Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes wellness and discount programs

Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and join a team where your skills and compassion change lives

Equal Opportunity: Employer SSC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.