Department:

02400 GCMG Myers Park General Surgery Transplant: 1350 Kings - Surgery

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

40hrs/week

Pay Range

$50.05 - $75.10

The Abdominal Transplant Surgical APP is an integral member of the multidisciplinary transplant team, providing comprehensive care to patients undergoing abdominal organ transplantation (liver, kidney, pancreas). This role combines inpatient rounding, outpatient clinic management, and surgical support, with scheduled night call responsibilities.

Key ResponsibilitiesInpatient Care: Round daily on abdominal transplant patients, including pre- and post-operative management. Perform detailed assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and adjust treatment plans in collaboration with attending surgeons. Coordinate care transitions and discharge planning.Outpatient Clinic: Conduct transplant evaluation and follow-up visits. Manage immunosuppression protocols and monitor for complications. Provide patient education on transplant care and recovery.Procedural/Surgical Support: Assist in the operating room as needed for abdominal transplant surgeries. Perform bedside procedures within scope of practice.Night Call Coverage: Provide in-hospital coverage for transplant patients during three-six 12-hour night shifts per month. Respond to urgent consults, admissions, and post-operative issues.Weekend Coverage: Work one weekend per month, including inpatient rounding and urgent patient management.

QualificationsMaster’s degree as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.Current licensure and certification (PA-C or NP) in the state of practice.Minimum 1–2 years of surgical or transplant experience preferred.Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Schedule

Day shifts: Inpatient rounding and clinic during weekdays.

Night shifts: Three to six 12-hour in-hospital call shifts per month.

Weekend: One weekend per month (Saturday and Sunday coverage).

Why Join Us

Work with a nationally recognized transplant program. Collaborative, team-based environment. Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.