Advanced Practice Professional- Colorectal Surgery
Core
Provides high-quality, patient-centered care for colorectal surgery patients across emergency, inpatient, and ambulatory settings, including first assisting in surgeries.
Role type
Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in Colorectal Surgery
Builds
Patient care plans, surgical support, and clinical outcomes for colorectal surgery programs
Domain
Healthcare / Colorectal Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Acute care assessment, surgical first assistance, diagnostic test interpretation, discharge coordination, clinical documentation, emergency care initiation, interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based care delivery
Preferred skills
RNFA certification, Masters level education, acute care/surgical experience
Technologies
Electronic health records, surgical equipment, patient registries
Responsibilities
Manage comprehensive care for colorectal surgery patients; complete daily rounds and pre-procedure evaluations; perform diagnostic tests and communicate results; facilitate patient discharge and coordinate follow-up; assist in surgical procedures as first assist; participate in clinical trials and research; lead practice improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on clinical provider