Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner – Breast Surgery & Breast Health

About the role

McLeod Health is seeking a dedicated and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Breast Surgery team at McLeod Breast Surgery Seacoast. Breast Surgery is a specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of benign and malignant breast conditions. Our team is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care throughout every stage of a patient's breast health journey, from risk assessment and diagnosis to survivorship and postoperative care. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with an experienced breast surgeon while delivering high-quality care within a collaborative and supportive practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Breast Surgery care primarily in the outpatient setting, including independent clinic visits, postoperative follow-up care, survivorship management, and high-risk breast health assessments.
• Collaborate closely with supervising physician Hannah Woriax, MD – Breast Surgery, supporting patients throughout diagnosis, treatment planning, recovery, and long-term follow-up.
• Participate in the management of benign breast conditions, high-risk patients, cancer survivorship care, and postoperative surgical patients.
• Work within a specialized breast surgery practice that includes 1 physician, 1 APP, 1 LPN, 2 Medical Assistants, 2 Clerical Associates, and Nurse Navigator support through the McLeod Cancer Service Line.
• Participate in a structured onboarding program that includes a minimum of one month of shadowing and mentorship with the supervising physician, with additional orientation tailored to the candidate's prior experience and gradual progression to independent patient care.
• Limited call responsibilities as needed to provide coverage when the supervising physician is out of office or on vacation.

Schedule

• Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM-5:30 PM
• Friday, 8:30 AM-1:00 PM

Patient Mix

• Inpatient care: 5%
• Outpatient care: 95%

Daily patient volume includes flexible patient schedules within APP-led clinics, including high-risk breast health, survivorship, and benign breast disease management.

Qualifications

• Experienced candidates strongly preferred, with at least 2 years of surgical or oncology-related experience; cumulative experience will be considered.
• New graduates may be considered if they possess significant prior clinical exposure in surgery, oncology, or a closely related specialty.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, postoperative management, wound care, drain management, and recovery protocols preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and care coordination skills.
• Passion for delivering exceptional, patient-centered care and supporting patients throughout their breast health journey.

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not-for-profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health.

About The Team

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply.