Breast Surgery & Breast Health- Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

McLeod Health is seeking a dedicated and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Breast Surgery team at McLeod Breast Surgery Seacoast. Breast Surgery is a specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of benign and malignant breast conditions. Our team is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care throughout every stage of a patient's breast health journey, from risk assessment and diagnosis to survivorship and postoperative care. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with an experienced breast surgeon while delivering high-quality care within a collaborative and supportive practice environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Provide comprehensive Breast Surgery care primarily in the outpatient setting, including independent clinic visits, postoperative follow-up care, survivorship management, and high-risk breast health assessments. Collaborate closely with supervising physician Hannah Woriax, MD – Breast Surgery , supporting patients throughout diagnosis, treatment planning, recovery, and long-term follow-up. Participate in the management of benign breast conditions, high-risk patients, cancer survivorship care, and postoperative surgical patients.

Team Composition: Work within a specialized breast surgery practice that includes 1 physician, 1 APP, 1 LPN, 2 Medical Assistants, 2 Clerical Associates, and Nurse Navigator support through the McLeod Cancer Service Line.

Work Schedule

Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM-5:30 PM Friday, 8:30 AM-1:00 PM Patient Mix: Inpatient care: 5% Outpatient care: 95% Daily Patient Volume: Flexible patient schedules within APP-led clinics, including high-risk breast health, survivorship, and benign breast disease management. Participate in a structured onboarding program that includes a minimum of one month of shadowing and mentorship with the supervising physician, with additional orientation tailored to the candidate's prior experience and gradual progression to independent patient care. Call

Schedule

Limited call responsibilities as needed to provide coverage when the supervising physician is out of office or on vacation.

Qualifications

Experienced candidates strongly preferred , with at least 2 years of surgical or oncology-related experience ; cumulative experience will be considered. New graduates may be considered if they possess significant prior clinical exposure in surgery, oncology, or a closely related specialty. Knowledge of surgical procedures, postoperative management, wound care, drain management, and recovery protocols preferred. Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and care coordination skills. Passion for delivering exceptional, patient-centered care and supporting patients throughout their breast health journey.