American Addiction Centers·Concord, North Carolina
The position involves providing care to both cardiac and thoracic surgery patients within the inpatient setting, working on a rotating four, 10-hour shift schedule that includes rotating weekend coverage.
Status: Full time
Benefits: Eligible:
Hours Per Week: 40
$51.05 - $76.60
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Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute –Concord, is currently seeking an Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider to join their established practice in Concord, NC. You'll be joining a great team atmosphere with opportunities for autonomy. Our surgeons are readily available and easy to work with. Our busy practice provides plenty of opportunities for continued growth while remaining centrally location.
The practice has 12 cardiac and thoracic surgeons across SHVI and 28 surgical APPs at three sites
Busy practice averaging 1500 cases a year between cardiac and thoracic services
The practice performs both inpatient and outpatient procedures and utilizes a closed ICU
No OR responsibilities. No call. Travel may be required to other sites.
Position consists of providing care to both cardiac and thoracic surgery patients.
Work in the inpatient setting on a rotating four, 10-hour shift schedule with rotating weekend coverage. Anticipated to work 1 weekend every 3-4 weeks.
Graduated from an accredited NP or PA program AND maintain a current license to practice as an NP or PA in North Carolina. Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license required. BLS/ACLS Certified.
Physician
Assistants: certification from the NCCPA required.
Nurse
Practitioners: Acute Care NP Certification required.
Experience performing some procedures, including bedside talc pleurodesis, autologous blood patch, TPA instillation, chest tube removal, pericardial drain removal, and wound vac placements.
Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute is one of the Southeast's largest cardiac and vascular programs providing the highest quality care available to patient with cardiovascular disease throughout North and South Carolina. Sanger employs more than 110 physicians in a network of more than 25 locations to provide the highest quality care available to patient with cardiovascular disease. Sanger has more than 50 years of experience in providing comprehensive acute and chronic cardiovascular services, including the region's only heart transplant center and pediatric heart surgery program.
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.
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Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited NP or PA program and maintain current licensure in North Carolina, requiring current prescriptive privileges and a DEA license. Specific procedural experience is expected, along with required certifications like BLS/ACLS and either NCCPA certification for PAs or Acute Care NP Certification for NPs.
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.