Vascular Surgery - Full-Time NP/PA

271 Atrium Health Specialty Network, Inc; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute in Concord, NC, seeks an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our vascular surgery team. The role mainly assists vascular surgeons in OR, hospital, and clinic settings, handling a broad spectrum of vascular conditions with first and second assist duties.

Candidates should have 1+ year in vascular surgery as PA/NP, complete a accredited PA/NP program, and hold ACLS/BCLS with board certification.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in PA/NP role in vascular surgery.
• Completed an accredited PA/surgical assistant or acute care NP program.
• ACLS and BCLS required.
• First assisting in the OR preferred and board certification in appropriate board.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical histories, physicals, and daily assessments.
• Writes prescriptions and orders labs/radiology as needed.
• Determines and documents treatment plans; records encounters.
• Acts as patient advocate and participates in meetings and policy development.
• Weekend and shared surgical call; inpatient and outpatient settings.

Skills

Vascular surgery experience

ACLS certified

Board certification PA/NP

First assist in OR

Excellent communication

Education

PA or NP program completed

ACLS/BCLS certification

Board certification in specialty

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

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

About Advocate Health

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 national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care.