American Addiction Centers·Shelby, North Carolina
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provides comprehensive care to patients with acute and chronic urologic conditions in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, and care coordination.
Lincoln - Urology
Status: Full time
Benefits: Eligible:
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
$47.50 - $71.25
Atrium Health is seeking TWO compassionate and motivated Advanced Practice Providers (PA or NP) to join our new urology practice in a welcoming rural community. Work alongside an exceptional staff and with a loyal patient base. We invite experienced APPs to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and visionaries together with our Urology team at Atrium Health Urology Cleveland in Shelby, NC.
Atrium Health is deeply committed to provider development and continuing education. This role includes a structured onboarding process to ensure you feel confident and supported from day one. You’ll also participate in our weekly Urology education conference, which fosters continuous learning, collaboration, and professional growth. Additionally, our Urology Residency Program reflects a strong institutional emphasis on education- creating a rich, academic environment that benefits the entire care team, including APPs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Desire to work in a close-knit, community-oriented setting
Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with 1+ urology or surgical experience (new grads with strong clinical backgrounds will be considered)
Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program. Current license to practice as a NP or PA in North Carolina. Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license required. BLS for healthcare provider from AHA required.
Nurse practitioners are required to have a master’s degree or doctorate in nursing practice. Certification as an Acute Care NP will be required for any inpatient nurse practitioner. Family and Adult NP certifications will be accepted for outpatient only positions. Certification must be from a nationally recognized certifying body.
Physician Assistants with certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to build long-term relationships in a community where your impact is valued and visible. Enjoy the work-life balance of a four-day work week, with no weekends or holidays, and the professional growth support of Atrium Health’s extensive network and resources
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working in collaboration with collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well healthy and ill patients in the outpatient/inpatient setting.
He/she demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered in Urology.
He/she is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.
The NP/PA practices as a member of the Department of Urology provider team.
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant demonstrates an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice.
He/she works with administrative, nursing, physician, and faculty to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote Atrium Health educational and research missions.
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will provide care within his/her scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is eligible to begin practice after he/she is credentialed and privileged by Atrium Health and Clinics Medical Staff. Active hospital privileges will be required to begin and to maintain employment within this Department. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will need to be credentialed and obtain and maintain professional privileges required for employment within this department.
Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.
Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.
Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities and sexual orientation.
Professionalism
Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.
Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.
Participates in education of students and other health care professionals.
Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing. Is flexible, resilient and change oriented.
Welcomes and participates in opportunities to advance the mission of Atrium Health through service, scholarship, science and social responsibility.
Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary. Systems Based Practice
Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.
Uses evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices.
Participates in quality initiative/performance activities.
Participates in development, evaluates and implements standards of care within area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc).
When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into a culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, and redefine care for all.
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:
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.
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Candidates must be licensed as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with at least 1 year of urology or surgical experience. A master's degree or doctorate in nursing practice is required for nurse practitioners, along with current prescriptive privileges and DEA license.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in North Carolina often show steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices, especially for candidates who can work autonomously and meet licensure and certification requirements. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a graduate nursing degree, 2–4 years of relevant experience, and current NC licensure, DEA, and BLS credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your certifications and tailor your application to the setting and scope of practice.
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