About the role
Provide autonomous outpatient management for post-operative patients, surveillance populations, and patients requiring complex wound or ostomy care.
Make an impact throughout the surgical patient journey as an Advanced Practice Provider within the Department of Surgery. This APP serves as a key clinical member of the surgical team, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum of surgical services. With a strong focus on ambulatory specialty care, this role provides the opportunity to independently manage post-operative and surveillance patients while developing expertise in complex wound and ostomy care.
Working closely with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams, the APP plays an important role in coordinating care, supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, and helping optimize outcomes across care settings. Why This Role Stands Out Primarily ambulatory specialty practice Opportunity for autonomous outpatient patient management Strong focus on post-operative care and surveillance Specialized exposure to complex wound and ostomy management Close collaboration with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams No routine call or weekend responsibilities expected Opportunities to participate in research, quality improvement, and professional development Ability to contribute to workflow improvements and specialty program development Practice Setting Department: Surgery Care Model: Primarily ambulatory specialty care with perioperative support Patient Contact: Approximately 35 hours per week Call/Weekends: No routine call or weekend coverage expected What You’ll Do Provide Specialized Surgical Care 1.
Provide autonomous outpatient management for post-operative patients, surveillance populations, and patients requiring complex wound or ostomy care. 2. Conduct histories and physical examinations, perform ongoing clinical assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and provide continued patient education and support. Support Patients Throughout Their Care 1.
Provide education and longitudinal support to help patients navigate their ongoing surgical care. Collaborate Across the Surgical Team 1. Partner closely with surgeons and interdisciplinary team members to optimize perioperative care and manage complex patient needs. 2.
Coordinate transitions across care settings and serve as an advocate for patients throughout their care journey. Contribute Beyond the Clinic 1. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, workflow development, and process improvement efforts. 2.
The role also provides opportunities to engage in research and professional development and contribute to the continued development of the specialty program. What Success Looks Like The successful APP will: Meet approximately 35 weekly patient-contact hours Maintain documentation and productivity standards Support efficient clinic throughput Effectively manage complex patient needs Demonstrate strong clinical reasoning and decision-making Communicate effectively with patients, surgeons, and interdisciplinary partners Work independently while maintaining a collaborative practice approach Adapt effectively within a complex care environment Core Competencies We’re looking for an APP who brings: Advanced clinical reasoning Strong communication skills Ability to independently manage patients Collaborative approach to patient care Adaptability in complex clinical environments Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care Ideal Candidate Profile We’re looking for a board-certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with surgical experience who is comfortable managing complex patients independently and interested in contributing to specialty program development.
Board-certified ACNP or PA Surgical experience 1 year of experience preferred Ability to independently manage complex patients Interest in specialty program development Why Consider This Opportunity? This position offers an appealing combination of clinical autonomy and physician partnership within a primarily ambulatory surgical setting. The APP will have the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships through post-operative care, surveillance, and longitudinal support while developing expertise in complex wound and ostomy management.
Beyond direct patient care, the role also offers opportunities to contribute to research, quality improvement, workflow development, and specialty program growth, providing multiple avenues for continued professional development. 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
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.