Vascular APP- Per Diem

Vascular Surgery PA/NP

This is a compelling opportunity to join a busy Vascular Surgery program with high patient demand, integrated health system, and a diverse and friendly provider environment.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

• This role is a Monday-to-Friday position which offers a balanced work-life schedule with no on-call duties, evenings, or weekend shifts.
• Conduct comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations in the outpatient setting.
• Evaluate and manage patients with vascular conditions, including but not limited to: Peripheral arterial disease, Carotid artery disease, Aortic aneurysms, Venous insufficiency and varicose veins, and Dialysis access care.
• Develop and implement treatment plans under physician supervision.
• Perform post-operative and routine follow-up visits.
• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests (e.g., vascular ultrasounds, CT angiography, labs)
• Prescribe medications and manage ongoing medical therapy within scope of practice.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure patient counseling/education.
• Assist with or independently perform: Wound evaluations and management, Suture or staple removal, and Incision checks

Applicants should have the following:

• NYS licensure
• DEA certification
• ACLS/BLS
• Minimum of 1 year's experience in a surgical office and/or operating room experience
• Graduation from an accredited PA or NP program
• Board Certification

About Albany Medical Center Hospital:

• Albany Medical Center: Northeastern New York's Only Academic Medical Center
• Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education and is one of the area's largest private employers. We are like no other health care provider in our region, providing our community with the highest level of patient care across disciplines, while receiving regional, national, and international recognition for high standards in patient care, education, and biomedical research.
• The anchor of the Albany Med Health System, Albany Medical Center has a 766-bed hospital, which offers the widest range of medical and surgical services in the region. Albany Medical College, which trains the next generation of doctors, scientists, and other health care professionals. The College includes a biomedical research enterprise and the region's largest physician practice with more than five hundred doctors.
• Our Service Area: As the only academic medical center within a 150-mile radius, we are committed to patient care, medical education, and biomedical research, ensuring access to medical and technological innovations for the region's three million people.