Full-Time Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery APP (Physician Assistant)

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

VHC Health in Arlington, VA is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery team. The APP will collaborate with surgeons and the multidisciplinary care team to evaluate, plan treatment, and manage perioperative and follow-up care for adults with liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and biliary tract conditions.

Responsibilities include diagnostic evaluations, generating care plans with HPB surgeons, preoperative education, postoperative follow-up, and

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Virginia licensure as a Physician Assistant, or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to employment.
• Current certification through the NCCPA (for Physician Assistants).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ACLS preferred and required when applicable to duties.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration, when applicable to assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to meet VHC Health credentialing and privileging requirements prior to providing clinical services.
• Two years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider preferred.
• Experience in hepatobiliary or pancreatic surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, gastroenterology, or management of complex surgical patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new patient and follow-up evaluations, including histories, physical examinations, and assessment of surgical readiness.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with HPB surgeons; order and interpret labs and imaging within scope.
• Provide preoperative education and postoperative follow-up, including wound assessment and medication reconciliation.
• Participate in inpatient rounds, consultations, admissions and discharge planning; escalate concerns to the attending surgeon.
• Prescribe medications and treatments; monitor response and schedule follow-ups.
• Support operative care, first assisting and bedside procedures when authorized.
• Coordinate care with gastroenterology, medical and radiation oncology, interventional radiology, nursing, nutrition, and others; participate in multidisciplinary discussions.
• Educate patients and caregivers about diagnoses, options, recovery expectations, warning signs, and ongoing care needs.
• Complete timely clinical documentation and communicate treatment plans and test results to ensure continuity of care.
• Engage in quality improvement and evidence-based pathways; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS (preferred)

Prescriptive authority

DEA registration

Credentialing readiness

Education

Graduate PA degree

Virginia PA license eligibility

NCCPA certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

VHC Health is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery team. The APP will work collaboratively with surgeons and the multidisciplinary care team to provide comprehensive care for adults with benign and malignant conditions of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and biliary tract. The role supports evaluation, treatment planning, perioperative management and longitudinal follow-up across assigned outpatient and inpatient settings.

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new patient and follow-up evaluations, including histories, physical examinations, review of records and assessment of surgical readiness.




• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the HPB surgeons; order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging and other diagnostic testing within authorized scope.




• Provide preoperative education and postoperative follow-up, including wound assessment, symptom management, medication reconciliation and monitoring for complications.




• Participate in inpatient rounds, consultations, admissions and discharge planning as assigned; assess changes in condition and promptly escalation concerns to the attending surgeon.




• Prescribe medications and treatments within authorized practice; monitor therapeutic response and coordinate appropriate follow-up.




• Support operative care, first assisting and bedside procedures when assigned and specifically authorized by training, demonstrated competency and granted privileges.




• Coordinate care with gastroenterology, medical and radiation oncology, interventional radiology, nursing, nutrition and other disciplines; participate in multidisciplinary case discussions as assigned.




• Educate patients and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment options, recovery expectations, warning signs and ongoing care needs.




• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and communicate treatment plans, test results and handoffs to support continuity of care.




• Participate in quality improvement, evidence-based care pathways and professional development; perform other duties appropriate to the role.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.




• Current Virginia licensure as a Physician Assistant, or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to employment.




• For Physician Assistants: Current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).




• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred and required when applicable to assigned duties or privileges.




• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration, when applicable to assigned responsibilities.




• Ability to meet VHC Health credentialing and privileging requirements prior to providing clinical services.




• Two years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider preferred.




• Experience in hepatobiliary or pancreatic surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, gastroenterology, or the management of complex surgical patients strongly preferred.




• For Nurse Practitioners, acute care preparation is preferred for positions with inpatient responsibilities; certification must align with the assigned scope of practice and credentialing requirements.

Additional Job Description

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

Compensation Range: $110,406.40 - $234,145.60

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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