Vascular Surgery - Full-Time NP/PA

Carolinas Medical Center; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute in Concord is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Vascular Surgery Team. The role involves assisting vascular surgeons in the operating room, hospital and clinic settings, caring for a broad spectrum of vascular conditions and performing first and second assisting during procedures.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience preferred in the PA or NP role in Vascular Surgery
• Completed an accredited physician assistant/surgical assistant or acute care nurse practitioner program
• Basic and advanced cardiac life support certifications
• Board Certification by appropriate board
• Superb communication skills and collaboration

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments
• Records findings of examinations, assessments, and plan of care
• Writes prescriptions and administers medications
• Orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations
• Determines treatment plan and documents patient encounters
• Weekend and shared surgical call

Skills

Vascular surgery experience

First assisting in OR

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Education

Accredited PA/surgical assistant program

Acute care NP program

Job description

Department: 02413 GCMG SHVI: Concord - Surgery: Vascular

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies

Pay Range: $51.05 - $76.60

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute announces a new hospital-employed opportunity for an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Vascular Surgery Team. This person will primarily assist our vascular surgeons in the operating room, the hospital and clinic setting, taking care of a broad spectrum of vascular medical conditions. They will be first and second assisting the surgeon with routine and complex vascular procedures.

Essential Functions

• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments
• Records findings of examinations, assessments, and plan of care
• Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications
• Orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations
• Determines treatment plan for patient
• Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record
• Acts as a patient advocate for the population served
• Attends, participates, and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested
• Interest in working in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Weekend and shared surgical call

Education, Experience and Certifications

• At least 1 year of experience preferred in the PA or NP role in Vascular Surgery
• Completed an accredited physician assistant/surgical assistant or acute care nurse practitioner program
• Both basic and advanced cardiac life support
• Experience with first assisting in the OR preferred
• Board Certification by appropriate board
• Superb communication skills, and a passion for program development and collaboration

About the Practice

As one of the region's highest volume vascular centers, we perform more than 2,500 procedures each year. This means we're experienced with every type and stage of disease affecting the arteries, lymphatic system, and veins - and we can give you the best chance of an excellent outcome. We're one of the region's first centers offering the breakthrough transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) procedure to treat blocked carotid arteries and have been named a TCAR Center of Excellence - a testament to our top outcomes for this minimally invasive treatment. We also repair and treat aortic aneurysms, peripheral artery disease, and provide comprehensive vein treatment. We also have pioneered an innovative limb salvage program, and since launching in 2012, we have saved 150% more limbs, often for patients who have been referred for amputation.

About SHVI

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute is one of the Southeast's largest cardiac and vascular programs providing the highest quality care available to patient with cardiovascular disease throughout North and South Carolina. SHVI employs more than 110 physicians in a network of more than 25 locations to provide the highest quality care available to patient with cardiovascular disease throughout North and South Carolina. SHVI has more than 50 years of experience in providing world-class, comprehensive acute and chronic cardiovascular services including the region's only heart transplant center and pediatric heart surgery program.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a