Who we are:

Surgical Specialists of Charlotte, P.A. is a physician-led surgical group providing comprehensive general and specialty surgical care across the Charlotte region. Our fellowship-trained sub-specialists deliver advanced expertise in areas such as endocrine surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, and minimally invasive surgery. We are thrilled to continue growing our highly regarded Endocrine Surgery Program to better serve our patients and referring providers across the greater Charlotte region.

Position Overview:

Surgical Specialists of Charlotte is seeking a skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to support our growing Endocrine Surgery program. This APP will work closely with two highly respected endocrine surgeons—Kristin Wagner, MD and Natalie Merchant, MD to provide comprehensive perioperative and surgical care for patients with thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal conditions, as well as general surgery cases, such as hernia repair and cholecystectomy. 

This dual-setting role includes surgical first assist, outpatient clinical responsibilities, and inpatient rounding. While primarily focused on endocrine surgery, the APP may assist with general surgery consults and cases as needed. 

Your Role:

We are proud to expand our highly regarded Endocrine Surgery Program to better serve our patients and referring providers. Surgical Specialists of Charlotte is seeking a skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to support our growing Endocrine Surgery program. This APP will work closely with two highly respected endocrine surgeons—Kristin Wagner, MD and Natalie Merchant, MD to provide comprehensive perioperative and surgical care for patients with thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal conditions, as well as general surgery cases, such as hernia repair and cholecystectomy.

This dual-setting role includes clinic responsibilities, surgical first assist, and inpatient rounding. While primarily focused on endocrine surgery, the APP may assist with general surgery consults and coverage as needed.

What You'll Do:

Surgical Care – Primary Focus

• Serve as first assist in the operating room for endocrine procedures (thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, and adrenalectomy)
• Round on surgical patients admitted to the hospital as needed
• Perform inpatient assessments and contribute to care plans
• Support transitions of care, including discharge planning and communication with referring providers

Outpatient Clinic

• Manage post-operative follow-up visits and recheck appointments
•  Order and interpret labs and diagnostic studies
• Adjust post-operative care plans based on patient progress and physician guidance
• Order and refill medications within scope of practice
• Provide patient counseling and education related to endocrine conditions and surgical treatment
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
• Assist with neck ultrasounds and fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with all three Endocrine surgeons, other APPs, nursing teams, radiology, pathology, and ancillary partners to ensure coordinated care
• Participate in quality and process-improvement initiatives across the Endocrine Surgery Program
• Support coordination of care across Center City, Huntersville, and affiliated hospital locations as program needs require
• Provide occasional support for general surgery patient needs
•  Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Licensed PA or NP in the State of North Carolina
• Minimum 1–2 years of surgical experience preferred; endocrine or general surgery strongly beneficial
• Experience with ordering/interpreting diagnostic testing and managing post-surgical patients
• Strong procedural and clinical assessment skills
• Ability to provide exceptional patient communication and education
• Comfort working in both ambulatory and acute care environments
• Ability to work collaboratively across physicians, practice locations, and hospital settings
• Experience with EPIC or other EMR platforms preferred
• ACLS certification required; PALS and ATLS preferred 

Schedule/Work Setting:

Full-time with flexibility to support patient volume needs across the operating room (OR), clinic and inpatient care.

Location:

Primarily based at Surgical Specialists of Charlotte's Center City location, supporting Drs. Wagner and Merchant, with periodic support for Dr. Stephenson and the broader Endocrine Surgery Program at Huntersville, University, and other affiliated hospital locations as patient and program needs require.

SSC Core Values

All team members are expected to promote and uphold SSC’s core values:

-Trust

-Respect

-Integrity

-Clear Communication

-Collaboration

Benefit Offerings

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Company Paid Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance Coverage Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays Retirement Plan with employer contribution (Safe Harbor, 6% Match & Profit Sharing) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) (HSA: Employer Contribution) Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes wellness and discount programs 

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a team where your skills and compassion change lives

Equal Opportunity: Employer SSC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.