Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner) – Colorectal Surgery

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 123.000 - 234.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Wellness benefits

Retirement benefits

Descripción de la vacante

VHC Health Physicians in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner) to join the Colorectal Surgery team. The APP will collaborate with colorectal surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care across outpatient, inpatient, and perioperative settings.

The ideal candidate has strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care within a nationally recognized health

Formación

• Master's degree in nursing or PA program completion.
• Virginia NP or PA licensure required.
• NCCPA certification required for PAs.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Two+ years NP/PA experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations.
• Evaluate and manage patients with benign and malignant colorectal conditions.
• Conduct outpatient follow-up visits and postoperative evaluations.
• Participate in inpatient rounding and ongoing patient management.
• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic testing and laboratory studies.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Assist with perioperative care, discharge planning, and transitions of care.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, medications, and postoperative recovery.
• Coordinate care among surgeons, primary care providers, specialists, nursing teams, and ancillary services.
• Document clinical encounters accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record.
• Perform procedures within approved privileges and scope of practice.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based clinical practice.

Conocimientos

Clinical excellence

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Educación

Master's Degree in Nursing

Virginia NP or PA licensure

Virginia RN licensure for NP

NCCPA certification for PA

Descripción del empleo

Position Title: Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Colorectal Surgery

VHC Health Physicians - Arlington, Virginia | Full-Time

VHC Health Physicians is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner) to join our growing Colorectal Surgery team. This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral member of a highly respected surgical practice focused on delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care for a broad range of colorectal conditions.

The APP will work closely with colorectal surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams to provide high-quality care across the continuum of treatment, including outpatient evaluation and management, inpatient rounding, postoperative care, patient education, care coordination, and follow-up services. The position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in colorectal disease management while practicing within a nationally recognized health system known for clinical excellence and innovation.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a collaborative surgical environment.

Why VHC Health

VHC Health is a nationally recognized, independent health system known for clinical excellence, innovation, physician engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Highlights include:

• Ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan region by U.S. News & World Report
• Multiple "A" Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group
• CMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating
• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
• Accredited with Commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)
• Independent health system with strong physician leadership and administrative support
• Modern ambulatory and inpatient oncology infrastructure with continued investment in cancer services
• Located in Arlington, Virginia - consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States with immediate access to Washington, DC
• At VHC Health, physician leaders have the opportunity to meaningfully influence strategy, operations, quality, and growth while practicing in a collaborative and highly respected clinical environment.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations
• Evaluate and manage patients with benign and malignant colorectal conditions
• Conduct outpatient follow-up visits and postoperative evaluations
• Participate in inpatient rounding and ongoing patient management
• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic testing and laboratory studies
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Assist with perioperative care, discharge planning, and transitions of care
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, medications, and postoperative recovery
• Coordinate care among surgeons, primary care providers, specialists, nursing teams, and ancillary services
• Document clinical encounters accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record
• Perform procedures within approved privileges and scope of practice
• Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based clinical practice

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current Virginia Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure required
• Current Virginia Registered Nurse licensure required for Nurse Practitioners
• Current NCCPA certification required for Physician Assistants
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Two or more years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience preferred
• Previous surgical, colorectal surgery, gastroenterology, oncology, or related specialty experience preferred
• Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary care team
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

Compensation Range:

Nurse Practitioner: $123,260.80 - 234,145.60 annually

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position-whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate-is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.
The compensation range set forth above is a good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly rate or annual salary for this position and assumes a 1.0 FTE status. Actual compensation for this position will be determined based on specialty, and the candidate's education, training, skills, experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.
VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.
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