Emergency Medicine - Full Time - NP/PA APP
Join Wake Forest Emergency Providers as an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) in North Carolina and become part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit integrated health systems. This is a meaningful opportunity to practice emergency medicine with a supportive, collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional care to the community.
About the role
Based primarily at Atrium Cabarrus Medical Center, a Level III trauma center with 40 emergency department beds, the APP would mainly support emergency medicine care at Cabarrus, with some rotation to the freestanding emergency departments in Kannapolis and Harrisburg. Locations include Concord, Kannapolis, and Harrisburg, NC in Cabarrus County.
The team consists of 33 full-time physicians and 22 full-time APPs. At Advocate Health, you are more than a clinician—you're a partner in care and a leader in innovation:
- Clinician-led medical group
- APPs actively engaged in leadership
- Practice at the top of your license
- Structured onboarding and leadership development
- Opportunities for new grads and experienced APPs
- CME flexibility and ongoing professional development
- Access to a fully integrated care system
- Competitive salary and benefits
Responsibilities
Augments a physician's ability to provide patient care services by independently and interdependently scheduling, supervising, and/or conducting complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and/or surgeries in the Emergency Medicine setting. Participates independently in the delivery of direct patient care within the scope of the individual authority granted by the applicable state State Boards of Medical Examiners.
Requirements
- Must have NC PA/NP license (NPs must be ENP boarded or eligible)
- BLS and ACLS certification before starting
- Must obtain ATLS after starting
- Training depends on experience level
- Comfortable supporting a variety of shifts, including first, second, and third shift, as well as nights, weekends, and holidays
- While overnight coverage is primarily supported by Nocturnists, APPs can expect approximately 2–4 night shifts per month
Schedule
This role offers 10-hour shifts with flexible monthly hour options of either 130 hours or 151.67 hours, based on candidate preference and team needs. New graduates or APPs newer to emergency medicine are generally encouraged to consider the 151.67-hour option for more hands-on experience and skill development.
Pay
Pay range: $59.00 - $88.50 per hour.
Benefits
- Annual CME allowance of $3,000 and 50 hours paid
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage) effective on Day 1
- Retirement match starts at 90 days, with the company matching up to 6%
- Potential for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness (FSLF) as a 501c(3)
- Malpractice insurance provided with tail coverage
- Quarterly incentive bonuses (eligible immediately)
- Paid Time Off programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Educational Assistance Program
About the organization
Atrium Health Cabarrus Emergency Department in Concord, NC, provides compassionate, high-quality emergency care for patients experiencing life-threatening injuries, illnesses, and other acute medical conditions. Open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, the emergency department cares for children and adults of all ages. Care teams work quickly and thoughtfully to understand each patient’s symptoms, determine the best next steps, and provide reassurance throughout the care experience.
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It is nationally recognized for expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplants, burn treatments, and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core.