Surgery - Vascular Physician Assistant

Vascular Physician Assistant

Position Summary

The Vascular Physician Assistant (PA) provides advanced clinical care to patients with vascular disease across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings. Working collaboratively with vascular surgeons and the multidisciplinary care team, the PA evaluates patients, assists in vascular procedures, manages perioperative care, and supports continuity of care for patients with arterial and venous conditions. Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including histories and physical examinations

Evaluate and manage patients with arterial, venous, and lymphatic disorders

Assist in the operating room and procedural suite, including first-assist duties as appropriate

Manage preoperative and postoperative vascular surgery patients

Conduct daily inpatient rounds and coordinate care plans

Order, interpret, and document diagnostic tests, imaging, and laboratory studies

Perform bedside procedures within scope of practice (e.g., line placement, wound care, drain management)

Manage anticoagulation therapy and vascular medications under physician supervision

Monitor patients for post-procedural complications and intervene as appropriate

Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery, and long-term disease management

Coordinate care with wound care, podiatry, interventional radiology, and other specialties

Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record

Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and departmental initiatives

Clinical Areas May Include

Peripheral arterial disease

Carotid artery disease

Aortic aneurysm and dissection management

Dialysis access creation and maintenance

Venous insufficiency and thromboembolic disease

Schedule

Day shift with variable hours

May include call, evenings, weekends, or holidays depending on service needs

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Current national certification as a Physician Assistant

Active or eligible state licensure

BLS certification required; ACLS preferred

Prior vascular surgery, general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, or critical care experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong clinical assessment and procedural skills

Knowledge of vascular disease processes and postoperative management

Ability to function effectively in fast-paced surgical environments

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Strong organizational and documentation abilities

Work Environment

Operating room, inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and procedural areas

Requires standing, walking, lifting, and manual dexterity

Exposure to high-acuity surgical patients and procedural environments