Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) Vascular Surgery (Aorta Program Lead)

Tampa General Hospital; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) to lead the Aorta Program within their Vascular Surgery Center. This role focuses on managing clinical care for patients with aortic disease, collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure high-quality outpatient care. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, experience in surgical specialties, and a commitment to continuous professional development. Join a leading trauma center that values excellence in healthcare, where your expertise will contribute to innovative patient care and clinical research.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in surgical specialty as a provider.
• Current licensure as APRN or PA in Florida required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop treatment plans for patients in outpatient clinic.
• Coordinate pre- and post-operative care with vascular staff.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Cardiovascular Disease Management

Team Collaboration

Education

PA and/or NP Certification

Acute Care or Gerontology Certification

Tools

Clinical Protocols

Quality Improvement Tools

Job description

Job Description - Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) Vascular Surgery (Aorta Program Lead) (240004J5)

Facility Profile

TGH is the area’s only level I trauma center and one of just two ABA-verified adult & pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to one of the busiest solid organ transplant centers in the country. TGH is a nationally designated comprehensive stroke center, and has a 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. Other outstanding centers include cardiovascular, orthopedics, high-risk and normal obstetrics, urology, ENT, endocrinology, and the Children’s Medical Center, which features a nine-bed pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric kidney transplant services. As the region’s leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.

Tampa General Hospital was named the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021, and recognized as one of America's Best Hospitals in five medical specialties: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, and Orthopedics. Tampa General Hospital has been designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest recognition for nursing excellence, for the fourth consecutive time. TGH is accredited by The Joint Commission and was awarded disease-specific certification in five medical specialties. TGH is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

Job Summary

Position Summary: The Vascular Surgery APP (Aorta Program Lead) will be responsible for helping to manage the clinical care of patients in the Aortic Disease Program within the Vascular Surgery Center of Excellence. The Aorta Program Lead will work closely with faculty and staff from vascular and cardiac surgery to provide high-quality care to patients with aortic disease (aneurysms, dissections, etc). They will also ensure the smooth development, implementation, and operation of the Aorta program. The position will be focused on the outpatient care of patients in the clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate and develop treatment plans for New and Established patients in outpatient clinic
• Develop and oversee pre- and post-operative outpatient protocols for patients with aortic disease
• Work closely with Aortic Program Nurse Navigator and other vascular staff to coordinate the pre- and post-operative care of patients
• Participate in aortic-related clinical research and publication activities
• Collaborate with the quality improvement team to identify opportunities for quality projects and maintenance of associated registries
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare providers about aortic aneurysms/dissection and their management
• Keep abreast of current best practices, guidelines, and developments in the patient population

Qualifications

• PA and/or NP, with Acute Care or Gerontology certification is eligible for this role. Vascular Surgery experience is preferred. Current licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Florida.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a provider with surgical specialty
• Cardiac or Vascular ICU experience strongly preferred
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of cardiovascular disease (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, etc) management
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and process improvement

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus
1 Tampa General Circle
Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work: On Site

Job

Advance Practice Provider

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday