Acute Care Surgery- Full Time PA/NP
Job Description
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Monday – Friday schedule, 8:00 AM – 5:00
Pay Range
$51.05 - $76.60Join a highly respected team of Acute Care Surgeons supporting a busy Level I Trauma Center in Macon, Georgia. This is an exciting opportunity for a PA or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to work alongside experienced surgeons and advanced practice providers in a fast-paced inpatient environment focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
Position Highlights
- Full-time, inpatient APP position Monday – Friday schedule, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM No nights, weekends, or call responsibilities
- Average patient census of approximately 15 patients per day
- Collaborative team-based practice with experienced surgeons and APPs Opportunity to manage complex surgical and trauma patients
- Work within a premier Level I Trauma Center
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient care for General Surgery and Trauma Surgery patients
- Conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care
- Participate in daily rounding and multidisciplinary care discussions
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, nursing staff, and ancillary teams
- Manage patient admissions, consults, and follow-up care as appropriate
- Ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care and documentation
Candidate Highlights
- Certified as a PA or Nurse Practitioner with acute care certification
- Be eligible for or possess Georgia licensure
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
- Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative hospital environment
- Have excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Possess a passion for trauma and acute care surgery
About the Practice
The Surgery & Weight Management team consists of:
- 8 Physicians
- 8 Advanced Practice Providers
- Providers work collaboratively to deliver comprehensive surgical and trauma care while maintaining a strong culture of teamwork, education, and clinical excellence.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside highly respected acute care surgeons within a Level I Trauma Center. Providers enjoy meaningful clinical work, strong physician collaboration, and the ability to make a direct impact on patient outcomes in a dynamic surgical environment.
About the Facility
This position is based at Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center and supports inpatient General Surgery and Trauma Surgery services. The facility is recognized for delivering high-quality acute and trauma care while fostering a collaborative environment for providers and staff.
About Macon, Georgia
Located in the heart of Georgia, Macon offers the perfect blend of Southern charm, affordability, and modern amenities. Known for its rich history, vibrant music heritage, and beautiful outdoor spaces, Macon provides an exceptional quality of life for professionals and families alike. Affordable cost of living and housing, easy access to Atlanta, Savannah, and the Georgia coast Excellent dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions Outdoor recreation including parks, lakes, and hiking trails A welcoming community with a strong sense of hometown pride
Whether you're seeking a family-friendly community, a shorter commute, or a more balanced lifestyle, Macon offers an outstanding place to live and work.
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 training
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
Benefits and more
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
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.
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.