Endocrine Surgical Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) with a National Recognized Surgeon
Care New England Health System·Warwick, Rhode Island
Care New England Health System·Warwick, Rhode Island
The provider will serve as a first assist in endocrine surgeries and manage pre- and post-operative patient evaluations. Responsibilities also include coordinating treatment plans and managing follow-up care for patients with thyroid and parathyroid diseases.
Care New England is seeking a full time Endocrine Surgical Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our highly specialized practice within our Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Program in Warwick, Rhode Island. This practice is dedicated to the diagnosis and surgical treatment of endocrine diseases such as thyroid cancer, benign thyroid disease, thyroid nodules, hyperparathyroidism, Graves’ disease, and adrenal nodules. You will be an integral part of the department that is built on the premise of collaborative, team-oriented providers with intersecting skills and interests that include providing quality medical care.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program Certified by NCCPA or ANCC or AANPCB Active Rhode Island PA, CSR, and DEA license or eligible.
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve. Kent Hospital, the second largest hospital in Rhode Island and a Designated Baby-Friendly® USA hospital, provides the spectrum of primary and acute care services, including cardiology enhanced by a clinical affiliation with Brigham and Women’s Hospital; a MBSAQIP-Accredited Comprehensive weight loss surgery center; Emergency Department with rapid assessment; the Breast Health Center at Kent, a collaboration with Women & Infants Hospital; The Spaulding Rehabilitation Center at Kent, offering inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation; the state’s only 24-hour emergency hyperbaric oxygen facility; a CARF-accredited stroke center; and an ambulatory surgery center. Big City Medicine and Small Town Lifestyle Rhode Island has abundant cultural, recreational, and modern amenities with a 1.1M population but the friendliness and accessibility of a small town Over 400 miles of coastline with easy access to Newport, Block Island, and Martha’s Vineyard Exceptional educational opportunities with 12 Universities including Ivy League’s Brown University Lifestyle choices include urban, suburban, coastal, and country options Boston or Cape Cod-1 Hr, NYC-3hrs and the convenience of a local International Airport
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC
Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics
Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Rhode Island are often competitive because employers look for licensed NPs or PAs who can work independently, travel as needed, and communicate effectively with diverse patient populations. This posting requires active NP or PA certification, unrestricted state licensure, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and Spanish fluency; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and language skills match before applying.