ACS APP Fellow

About the role

The Acute Care Surgery (ACS) APP Fellowship is a 12-month, full-time training program designed for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants seeking advanced experience in trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care. Based at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital—a 737‑bed academic medical center and the region’s only Level I Trauma Center—this fellowship provides immersive, hands‑on clinical training in a high‑acuity environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform histories, physical exams, and clinical assessments
• Diagnose and manage acute, trauma, and surgical conditions
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Perform bedside procedures (e.g., I&D, chest tubes, central lines)
• Assist in surgical care and patient management
• Provide patient and family education
• Document care in electronic medical records
• Coordinate care, referrals, and discharge planning
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Eligible for Virginia licensure
• Strong interest in acute care, trauma, or surgical critical care
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license required
• DEA licensure required
• Eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with State regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency of core skills related to assigned area, serving as a basis for continued growth and progression
• Demonstrates good written and oral communication skills
• Computer literacy required for automated computer systems and programs such as electronic medical records

Skills

• Advanced clinical decision‑making
• Procedural proficiency (including ultrasound basics)
• Trauma and critical care management
• Interdisciplinary teamwork and communication

Pay

Compensation range: $68,640.00 – $68,640.00. Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Schedule

Full time; any day, any shift.