Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. This position is an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) role specializing in transplant hepatology care for patients with advanced liver disease and those undergoing liver transplantation across UNC Health. The APP will work collaboratively with hepatology, transplant surgery, pharmacy, nutrition services, and interdisciplinary care teams to evaluate, manage, and coordinate care for patients throughout the transplant continuum, including pre-transplant evaluation, peri-transplant management, and long-term post-transplant follow-up.

A Nurse Practitioner functions as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high quality, cost effective care to patients within the APPs scope of practice in collaboration with a supervising physician. The APP reflects the mission, vision, and values of the organization, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and other regulatory and accreditation standards. Clinical- Obtains relevant health and medical history, performs thorough physical assessment, reviews and interprets pertinent diagnostic tests/results.

Actively incorporates evidence-based hospital initiatives to improve patient care. Conducts preventive health screening based on age, history and patient needs. Consistently derives correct diagnoses through synthesis of clinical data and proper selection and interpretation of diagnostic studies.

Leads/participates in projects to improve productivity.



Appropriately performs medical procedures consistent with departmental guidelines, privileging, and clinical roles/responsibilities. #Education- Appropriately and professionally educates clients and/or families regarding medical condition, treatment, and follow-up. Collaborates with clinicians, staff, and students to promote continuity and patient/family centered care.

Develops educational materials based on learning needs of clinicians, staff, and students. Provide education/instruction to physicians, housestaff, nursing, ancillaries and/or students. Leadership- Provides instruction to physicians, housestaff, nursing, ancillaries and/or students including but not limited to precepting, shadowing, lectures, training classes, CE, rounds, morning report, and or staff meetings.

Participates in community/network outreach programs. Develops/leads community/network outreach programs. Demonstrates both an understanding of the contexts and system in which healthcare is provided and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve and optimize health care delivery.

Interacts collaboratively with coworkers, other team members and staff in a respectful, courteous, and timely fashion appropriate to patient care needs and situations. Responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems.



Quality/Research- Engages in daily continuous quality improvement by identifying and implementing processes for improvement.

Initiates and revises protocol(s) or guideline(s) to reflect evidence‑based changes in care management Works to influence policy‑making bodies to improve patient care. Develops current clinical programs or services within the department/unit/clinic to improve patient care. Completion of an accredited graduate‑level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.

Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina. No prior experience required. Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

Legal Employer: Organization Unit: SOM Med Digestiv Work Type: Full Time Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.

📌 Advanced Practice Provider-PA (Ottawa)
🏢 UNC Health
📍 Ottawa