Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant

Dartmouth Health; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonuses

Educational loan assistance

CME time and funds

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dartmouth Health's Heart and Vascular Center seeks an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) with RNFA-certification to oversee Vascular Surgery services at Saint Joseph Hospital in Nashua, NH. This full-time role blends outpatient, inpatient, vascular lab, and OR duties with growth opportunities across southern NH.

Minimum 5 years of vascular surgery experience and RNFA certification are required. The role offers mentorship, CME support, and relocation/loan assistance within a collegial academic

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of vascular surgery experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independent outpatient management of pre-operative and post-operative vascular patients.
• Inpatient rounding, consultations, and ED evaluations.
• Operative first assist responsibilities with vascular surgeons.
• Serve as clinical lead within the Vascular Lab.
• Help expand and shape vascular surgery services in the region.

Skills

Vascular surgery experience

Interpersonal communication

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Dartmouth Health's Heart and Vascular Center is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) with RNFA-certification to oversee Vascular Surgery services at Saint Joseph Hospital, an acute care hospital located in Nashua, NH. In this full-time role, you will be part of the continued growth of our Heart and Vascular Center across southern NH. This largely independent role includes a mix of outpatient, inpatient, vascular lab, and OR services.

Position Highlights

• Independent outpatient management of pre-operative and post-operative vascular surgery patients

• Inpatient rounding, consultations, and emergency department evaluations

• Operative first assist responsibilities alongside vascular surgeons

• Serve as a clinical leader and primary APP presence within the Vascular Lab

• Opportunity to help expand and shape vascular surgery services in the region

• Strong mentorship and professional development support through the academic medical center and APP Center

What Dartmouth Health has to offer you

• Generous retirement programs with up to 6% employer match

• Dedicated CME time and funds

• Inclusive and collegial multidisciplinary team

• Relocation bonuses and educational loan assistance for eligible candidates

• Ties to the academic medical center

About St. Joseph Hospital

St. Joseph Hospital is a full-service, not-for-profit health care system serving the greater Nashua area. Our organization includes a 208-bed acute care hospital and numerous outpatient clinics. Building on a century of service to our community, our team members and providers meet the unique and evolving needs of our community through compassion, collaboration, and by continually striving to deliver the highest quality care and experience possible.

About Dartmouth Health

Dartmouth Health stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. This beautiful area combines history, industry, and business, and has consistently ranked as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Norris Cotton Cancer Center, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Health, and the acclaimed Dartmouth Institute, with four affiliated hospitals and 30 ambulatory clinics across the region. With destinations like Boston, New York, the seacoast, and ski country within driving distance, the opportunities - both professional and personal - make New Hampshire the ideal place to work and play.

Please visit https://dhproviders.org/.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Vascular Surgery experience required

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and concisely both verbally and in writing with individuals and groups at various levels and various disciplines.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Current PA licensure (or eligibility) in New Hampshire

• Eligible for Federal DEA Registration

• BLS certification

• RNFA certification required for APRN candidates

• Ability to practice independently and manage a broad spectrum of vascular patient care needs

Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.