Advanced Practice Provider; NP or PA - Colorectal Surgery

Overview

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Colorectal Surgery

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center – Lebanon, NH

The Department of Surgery at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to support our Colorectal Surgery division. The Colorectal Surgery (CRS) APP will collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary colorectal cancer team, including colorectal surgeons, gastroenterology, medical and radiation oncologists, nursing, social work, and other allied health providers to care for patients in the outpatient setting, reduce clinical backlog, and enhance operational workflows.

This clinical role will focus on early access for urgent patients in need of specialist and seamless continuity of high-quality care throughout the entire continuum of complex, benign, and malignant disease management—from diagnosis through post-surgical surveillance. You will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of colorectal care in our institution by integrating patient-focused clinical care with essential systems-level improvements.

This is a full-time position, Monday–Friday, with flexibility to a four- or five-day work week. There are no call or weekend responsibilities.

• Provide direct patient care in the outpatient setting, with a focus on anorectal disease management and long-term cancer surveillance.
• Conduct new patient consultations, follow-ups, and procedural visits.
• Potential for OR first assist (PA or RNFA-certification required).
• Serve as a point-of-contact for patients navigating complex care pathways, including surgery, neoadjuvant/adjuvant therapy, and watch-and-wait protocols.
• Dedicated triage management and review of urgent referrals, both benign and malignant, for completeness, urgency, and complexity, ensuring timely and accurate scheduling.
• Coordinate with referring providers, radiology, pathology, and scheduling teams to ensure all necessary diagnostics are completed pre-consult.
• Triage urgent patient calls, creating a clear, reliable point of contact for colorectal surgeons.

• Work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary setting to provide an array of treatments and services, utilizing state-of-the-art approaches to medical care.
• Generous retirement programs with up to 6% employer match.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs to support your career growth and skill enhancement.
• $10,000 student loan forgiveness program and PSLF eligibility to provide support for individuals managing their student loan debt.
• Opportunity for mentorship, scholarly work, and teaching;
  Academic appointment at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College.

• Experience the four seasons with diverse outdoor activities in New England.
• Access to cultural venues, museums, theaters, and events.
• Strategic location with easy access to major cities like Boston and New York City, offering additional entertainment and cultural experiences.

To learn more about Dartmouth Health, our area, and benefits, visit DH Providers.org.

To apply , please send your resume to Jessie Kaczorowski, Physician and Provider Recruiter, at Jessica.

M.Kaczorowski.

Required

• Master s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current licensure (PA-C or NP) and ability to practice in the state.
• Strong organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred

• 2–3 years of clinical experience in surgery, oncology, or colorectal care strongly preferred.
• Experience in program development, care coordination, or quality improvement.
• Proven ability to navigate multidisciplinary teams and systems.
• Area of Interest:
  Associate Provider
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Day
• Job

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.  for information on these benefits and more:
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Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.