Vascular Surgeon (Physician)

Vascular SurgeonAnsible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently seeking a vascular surgeon to support operations at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center located at 1111 East End Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. Full-time and locum tenens positions with generous compensation packages are available. Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business providing federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers' success as if it is their own.ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive vascular surgery services to VA patients.Evaluate, diagnose, and treat vascular conditions.Perform pre-operative, operative, and post-operative patient management.Manage patients across the continuum of care, including admissions and discharges.Coordinate diagnostic testing prior to surgical procedures.Educate and counsel patients and family members.Provide professional direction to nursing staff.Conduct outpatient clinics and perform vascular surgical procedures.Review consults and next-day patient cases for a minimum of two hours daily.Provide post-procedure evaluations, follow-up care, and consultation regarding complications.Communicate with referring physicians regarding treatment plans and appropriate procedures.Provide discharge instructions and educationAttend quality improvement meetings and committee meetings.Attend surgical staff meetings and hospital morning rounds.Participate in peer reviews when applicable.Complete quality assurance/performance improvement documentation.Report patient safety incidents within required timeframes.Assist with education and supervision of healthcare trainees.QualificationsBoard certified in surgery.Active, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.Active AHA BLS and ACLS certifications.NPI report printout.Active DEA license.Must be able to pass a federal background investigation.All candidates must be able to:Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.Lift up to 20 lbs.Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.Push/pull with 30 lbs of force.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.