Description

UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC seeks a Vascular/Thoracic Surgery PA to join our community-based practice of Cardiologist, Interventional Cardiologist, Cardiology Fellows, a Vascular Surgeon, a Thoracic Surgeon, and APPs.

RECOGNIZED FOR HIGH QUALITY

• UNC 2025: American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain ? MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award
• 2024-2025 US News & World Report's Best Hospitals Report: Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access List; Best Hospitals in North Carolina for the Coastal Plain Region List; and High Performing in Seven Adult Procedures and Conditions including Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Diabetes, Kidney Failure, Stroke, COPD, and Pneumonia

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

• Schedule is split with days in the clinic and in the hospital conducting rounds, admissions, discharges, consults, and OR assist
• Procedures: chest tubes, ports, art lines, perm caths, central lines 
• Practice Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00pm
• EPIC EMR
• Established practice with 600 annual vascular and thoracic surgical cases
• Competitive salary based on MGMA plus productivity bonus potentialPerks: Signing-bonus, Relocation, CME, qualifying for public service student loan forgiveness
  
• Benefits: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Retirement Plans: 403(b) with match and 457(b), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and much more.

• Affordable cost of living with a range of housing options
• Home to UNC Pembroke and Robeson Community College
• Enjoy mild winters and a temperate climate year-round
• Access to outdoor recreation, including lakes, rivers, golf courses, and nature trails
• Cultural attractions and local wineries
• Conveniently located near beaches and the mountains for easy weekend getaways
• Rich cultural diversity and a welcoming community
• Multiple airport options: Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY), 30 minutes away, offers daily service to CLT and ATL. Wilmington International Airport (ILM), 90 minutes away, offers 29 nonstop destinations through 7 airlines. Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 100 minutes away, offers 81 nonstop destinations through 19 airlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet criteria for medical staff credentials at UNC Health Southeastern.
• Education Requirements: Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider PA program.
• Licensure/Certification Requirements: Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the state of North Carolina or eligible. Board certification if required by the Department.
• Professional Experience Requirements: APP experience preferred. OR/Surgical experience preferred. Skilled with procedures such as chest tubes, ports, art lines, perm caths, and central lines.  

ABOUT US
UNC Health Southeastern is a non-profit, comprehensive health care system, with a market draw of 175K. UNC Health Southeastern, which is licensed for 337 beds, offers an array of services through its affiliated divisions. The medical center is accredited by DNV-GL Healthcare and offers a combination of acute care, intensive care and psychiatric services to more than 13,000 inpatients and 60,000 emergency patients annually. UNC Health Southeastern is operated by a local board of trustees whose only remuneration is the assurance it is making quality healthcare available for its community. There are more than 135 physicians on the active medical staff. Southeastern is proud to have a large group of medical students, 90 residents in three programs (EM, IM, FM), and two cardiology fellows.

CONTACT

Cindy.Leonard@unchealth.unc.edu

Cell: (336) 736-6382

*No Recruitment Agency Solicitation.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Health Southeastern

Organization Unit: Talent Acquisition

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: SOUTHEAST

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Keywords: Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Vascular Specialist

About UNC Health

UNC Health is charting a new course for the organization, one that reflects our aspirations, values and the high expectations customers have in today’s healthcare marketplace. These changes will help the organization adopt business and medical practices that will help us become a more responsive, customer-focused, integrated healthcare system. UNC Health and its 33,000 employees, continue to serve as North Carolina’s Health Care System, caring for patients from all 100 counties and beyond our borders. We continue to leverage the world class research conducted in the UNC School of Medicine, translating that innovation to life-saving and life-changing therapies, procedures, and techniques for the patients who rely on us.

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