Surgery - Vascular Physician Assistant

Job Description Summary

The APP will work collaboratively with board-certified vascular surgeons to provide comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of vascular conditions in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. This individual will also serve as a key member of the surgical team, assisting physicians in the operating room during vascular procedures and supporting patients throughout the perioperative continuum of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations.

• Evaluate and manage patients with vascular diseases including peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, aneurysms, venous disorders, and dialysis access conditions.

• Assist with pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient management.

• First assist in vascular surgical procedures as applicable and credentialed.

• Perform hospital rounds, consultations, discharge planning, and follow-up care.

• Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic tests, laboratory results, and imaging studies.

• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.

• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, surgical procedures, medications, and lifestyle modifications.

• Document clinical encounters accurately and timely within the electronic medical record.

• Participate in call coverage and after-hours patient care as assigned.

• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, care managers, and other multidisciplinary team members.

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, quality standards, and evidence-based practice guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

• Current Florida APRN or PA-C licensure.

• National certification as an APRN or Physician Assistant.

• Current BLS and ACLS certification.

Compensation & Benefits

AdventHealth Medical Group offers a comprehensive employment package designed to support your professional and personal well-being, including:

• Competitive compensation

• Benefits effective day one

• Paid malpractice coverage

• Generous paid time off

• $4000 CME allowance and paid 5 CME days

• Retirement savings program with employer contribution

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

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