Abdominal Transplant Surgery Hybrid - Full Time NP/PA

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations.
• Manage transplant surgery inpatients, including daily rounds, treatment planning, documentation, and discharge preparation.
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests and imaging.
• Perform approved bedside procedures (e.g., wound care, drain management, line removals).
• Evaluate surgical consults and support peri-operative coordination.
• Respond to acute issues and emergent situations in collaboration with surgical attendings.

Outpatient Care

• Staff transplant surgery clinics, including postoperative follow-ups and pre-operative evaluations.
• Maintain contact with patients and families regarding symptoms, treatment adjustments, and educational needs.
• Aid in the long-term management of surgical transplant patients.

In-House Call Responsibilities

• Provide on-site nighttime and weekend coverage as part of a structured rotation.
• Serve as first-call APP for transplant surgery patients while in-house.
• Respond promptly to consults, urgent clinical changes, and emergent care needs.
• Ensure thorough and timely handoffs between care teams.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Advanced Practice Provider program.
• Current unrestricted state licensure as an APP.
• National certification as required for APP credentialing.
• BLS and ACLS certifications (institution-specific).

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent clinical judgment and ability to manage high-acuity surgical patients.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to function independently within a multidisciplinary team.
• Comfort with a rotating schedule that includes in-house night and weekend coverage.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-complexity clinical environment.

About the Role

The Transplant Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary transplant program. This position provides inpatient and outpatient clinical services for transplant surgery patients across the continuum of care, including pre-operative evaluation, peri-operative management, and post-operative follow-up. The APP participates in rotating day shifts and in-house night coverage to ensure 24/7 service support.