Vascular Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical history reviews and physical examinations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising vascular surgeons.
• Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic studies, including vascular ultrasounds, CT angiography, laboratory tests, and other relevant imaging.
• Manage preoperative and postoperative patient care.
• Perform hospital rounds and coordinate inpatient management plans.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, procedures, and postoperative care.
• Surgical Support:
  • Function as first assist during vascular surgical procedures, including open and endovascular interventions.
  • Absorb and assist with vein harvesting, wound closure, vascular exposure, and other operative responsibilities as delegated.
  • Participate in perioperative assessment and management of surgical patients.
• Procedures:
  • Perform office-based and bedside procedures within scope of practice, which may include:
  • Wound debridement and wound care management
  • Suture and staple removal
  • Incision and drainage procedures
  • Central and arterial line management
  • Vascular access procedures
  • Ultrasound-guided interventions as credentialed
• Care Coordination:
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, radiology staff, rehabilitation specialists, and primary care providers to ensure continuity of care.
  • Coordinate referrals, consultations, and follow-up appointments.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical pathway development.
• Documentation and Compliance:
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based clinical practices.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current certification.
• Active state PA/NP license or eligibility for licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to obtain hospital privileges and credentialing.
• Previous experience in vascular surgery, cardiovascular surgery, general surgery, or related surgical specialty.