APP Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner- Cardio & Thoracic Surgrey

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

VHC Health seeks a Physician Assistant to join VHC Health Physicians under a PA Agreement with Collaborating Physicians. The PA will operate under the described role and function, including patient management, treatment planning, and adherence to prescriptive authority as set forth in the PA Agreement.

The position emphasizes supporting objectives, budget, performance metrics and medical activities at an individual level, with focus on quality control, risk management and compliance programs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.

Responsibilities

• Overall, the PA will support objectives, budget, performance metrics and medical activities at an Individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Purpose & Scope

A Physician Assistant (PA) employed by VHC Health Physicians(“Physician Group”) is required to complete a PA Agreement with their Collaborating Physician(s). This PA Agreement will describe the PA’s role and function of the PA, including but not limited to, number of patients, types of illnesses, nature of treatments, special procedures, the nature of physician’s involvement, and the evaluation process. In addition, it will indicate the prescriptive authority of the PA and approval of invasive procedures authorized by the executed PA Agreement.

Purpose & Scope

A Physician Assistant (PA) employed by VHC Health Physicians(“Physician Group”) is required to complete a PA Agreement with their Collaborating Physician(s). This PA Agreement will describe the PA’s role and function of the PA, including but not limited to, number of patients, types of illnesses, nature of treatments, special procedures, the nature of physician’s involvement, and the evaluation process. In addition, it will indicate the prescriptive authority of the PA and approval of invasive procedures authorized by the executed PA Agreement.

Overall, the PA will support objectives, budget, performance metrics and medical activities at an Individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.

Experience

One Year Of Experience As a Physician Assistant Preferred.

Certification/Licensure

Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.

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

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 posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. 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.