APP - NP - Floor Coverage only or PA - OR and Floor

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APP – PA/NP

APP - NP - Floor Coverage only or PA - OR and Floor

We are seeking a qualified and dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Vascular Surgery team. This position will focus exclusively on inpatient/floor-based vascular surgery care, working collaboratively with vascular surgeons and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide high-quality care to hospitalized vascular patients.

The APP will be responsible for the evaluation and management of vascular surgery patients throughout their inpatient stay, including admissions, daily floor management, pre-operative and post-operative care, discharge planning, and coordination of care.

Position Focus

This is an inpatient/floor-based APP position. The role does not include routine OR or surgical-assistance responsibilities.

The APP will primarily focus on vascular surgery admissions, inpatient consults, daily floor management, pre-operative and post-operative care, clinical assessment, discharge planning, and coordination of care in collaboration with the vascular surgery team.

Responsibilities

1. Inpatient Patient Evaluation & Management

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations on vascular surgery patients.

• Evaluate new inpatient vascular surgery consultations and assist with developing appropriate treatment plans.

• Perform daily patient assessments and manage the ongoing care of vascular surgery patients on the floor.

• Monitor patients for changes in clinical status and promptly identify potential complications.

• Order, review, and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the vascular surgery team.

• Communicate significant clinical changes and concerns to the vascular surgeon and appropriate members of the care team.

1. Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Management

• Provide comprehensive pre-operative evaluation and management of vascular surgery patients.

• Coordinate appropriate pre-operative testing and medical optimization.

• Provide daily post-operative management of vascular surgery patients.

• Monitor surgical wounds, drains, vascular status, laboratory results, and overall recovery.

• Recognize and appropriately manage post-operative complications in collaboration with the vascular surgeon.

• Manage pain, medications, fluids, and other aspects of routine inpatient care within the scope of practice.

• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, recovery, and discharge needs.

1. Inpatient/Floor Responsibilities

• Perform daily rounds with the vascular surgery team.

• Write daily progress notes, admission notes, consult notes, discharge summaries, and other required clinical documentation.

• Place appropriate orders and manage routine inpatient needs.

• Coordinate consultations with other medical and surgical specialties as needed.

• Communicate with nursing, case management, physical therapy, social work, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

• Participate in discharge planning and ensure appropriate follow-up and continuity of care.

• Respond to clinical issues and patient needs on the vascular surgery floor.

1. Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with vascular surgeons to provide coordinated inpatient care.

• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.

• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, clinical progress, and discharge instructions.

• Escalate complex or urgent clinical concerns to the supervising/collaborating vascular surgeon.

1. Documentation & Quality

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records.

• Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and documentation standards.

• Participate in quality-improvement initiatives and activities related to vascular surgery patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.

• Current New York State licensure as a PA or NP.

• PA-C certification through NCCPA or appropriate NP certification.

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification preferred for NP candidates.

• Previous experience in vascular surgery, surgery, critical care, or inpatient medicine is highly desirable.

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and patient-management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary inpatient team.

Experience

• PA/NP: Experienced providers preferred; will consider a new graduate with relevant clinical rotations, electives, or inpatient/surgical experience.

• Vascular surgery experience is preferred but not required for candidates with strong inpatient or surgical backgrounds.

Certification & Licensure

• PA-C or appropriate NP certification required.

• BLS and ACLS required.

• BLS/ACLS certification accepted from:

• American Heart Association – BLS/ACLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program

• American Red Cross

• Online-only BLS/ACLS programs from any organization will not be accepted.

• DEA registration required for providers with discharge prescription responsibilities.

Salary Range

USD $66.55 - USD $93.81 /Hr.