INTRODUCTION

Novant Health Medical Group | Charlotte and Huntersville, North Carolina

Novant Health Medical Group is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and collaborative Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Providers (AGACNPs or PA-Cs) to join our growing team. These opportunities offer the chance to work alongside experienced neurosurgeons in a dynamic clinical environment, providing comprehensive care across inpatient, outpatient, and surgical settings.

This opportunity will primarily support our Huntersville area practices, with responsibilities tailored to the needs of the clinical team. Whether you enjoy inpatient care and surgical first assisting or supporting physicians in a specialized outpatient clinic, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and their families.

Position Highlights and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neurosurgical care across inpatient, outpatient, and operating room settings.
• Collaborate with neurosurgeons, physicians, and multidisciplinary care teams to coordinate high-quality patient care.
• Participate in surgical first assisting, inpatient rounding, and independent clinic responsibilities, depending on the position.
• Support clinical operations and provide coverage across patient care settings as needed.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, clinical excellence, and exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

• Primarily supporting the Huntersville and surrounding Charlotte area.
• Round on patients at Novant Health Huntersville hospital and additional facilities as scheduled.
• Assists as a surgical Advanced Practice Provider in the operating room.
• Must be comfortable with call responsibilities performed at Novant Health medical facilities.
• Supports multiple physician team.
• Assists with clinic operations, patient care, and coordination of services to support efficient, high-quality patient experience.

Schedule, Hours, and Call Responsibilities

Work Schedule

• Exempt position averaging approximately 40 hours per week.
• Standard clinic hours: Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Operating room hours: 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Flexibility is required to cover additional shifts in patient care settings based on operational needs. Potential shifts include:
• 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.

Call Rotation

• Friday afternoon phone and Epic message coverage from noon–5:00 p.m., rotating among 12 APPs.
• Weekend call coverage runs from Friday through Monday morning, with an approximately every-third-weekend rotation shared among the 12 APPs.
• Call responsibilities and coverage locations will depend on the assigned role and clinical needs.

Weekend and Holiday Expectations

• Participation in the established weekend rotation is required.
• Holiday time off is coordinated based on a first-come, first-served approach and consideration of the prior year's holiday assignments.

Location and Travel

• Primary practice area: Huntersville, North Carolina.
• Inpatient and surgical responsibilities may include the Huntersville hospital.
• Call responsibilities for the designated inpatient and surgical position are performed at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Uptown Charlotte.
• Flexibility to travel to other clinic locations, as needed, is expected.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) credential.
• Neurosurgery experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Flexibility to support varying clinical schedules and patient care needs.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, safety, and clinical excellence.

Why Join Novant Health Medical Group?

At Novant Health, we believe exceptional care begins with supporting the people who deliver it. We offer a collaborative environment where APPs can grow professionally, contribute to clinical excellence, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits and Professional Support Include:

• Employment through Novant Health Medical Group.
• Medical and retirement benefits.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.
• Systemwide Epic electronic health record.
• Malpractice coverage.
• A commitment to work-life balance and professional development.

A Culture That Supports Advanced Practice Providers

Novant Health Medical Group is one of the nation's largest medical groups and is committed to creating an environment where providers can thrive.

Our commitment includes:

• Provider well-being: Resiliency training designed to support team members and help prevent burnout.
• Professional growth: The ODYSSEY program helps new physicians and APPs connect, explore opportunities, and develop within a culture of continuous learning and teamwork.
• APP engagement and leadership: Our APP Council partners with organizational leaders to strengthen clinical performance, promote consistency, enhance engagement and professional growth, and fully integrate APPs into the care team.
• Collaborative leadership: Novant Health's physician-led, physician-driven model ensures physicians have a voice in strategic decisions and clinical priorities.

What Does It Mean to Be Part of Novant Health?

Novant Health is an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare network serving communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Our network of physician clinics, outpatient facilities, and hospitals is designed to provide a seamless, convenient healthcare experience.

Our commitment to patient-centered care means prioritizing the patient experience, coordinating services effectively, and delivering high-quality care throughout every stage of a patient's journey.

We value diversity, inclusion, and the unique strengths each team member brings to our organization. By welcoming individuals with different experiences, perspectives, and talents, we build stronger teams and deliver remarkable healthcare to the patients, families, and communities we serve.

Join Team Aubergine

If you are ready to advance your career in neurosurgery while working with a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care, we invite you to explore these opportunities with Novant Health Medical Group.

Join us, and let's transform healthcare together.

MakeHealthcareRemarkable #JoinTeamAubergine #NHMGAPPs

Education

Master's Degree required. Either a graduate of an NCCPA accredited physician assistant program, or NP or post Master’s NP program required.

Experience

One year of experience in urology preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Current PA or NP license in appropriate state required. NCCPA or registry with state nursing board, ACLS, DEA registry required. RNFA certification required for NP's applicants.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED

Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing; thorough knowledge of diagnosis, and pharmacology; thorough skill in physical assessment and management of chronic illness; communication skills, both verbal and written; general computer knowledge is preferred; ability to work independently, yet in collaboration when necessary. Ability to use problem-solving, decision making, creative and communication skills. Dedicated to patient rehabilitation and self-care.

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, team member engagement, and community involvement.

The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.

All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

Primary clinic location: Huntersville, NC.