ACS APP Fellow
About The Position
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. About Carilion Clinic Carilion Clinic is a not-for-profit, mission-driven health system where innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning are at the core of everything we do. Headquartered in Roanoke, VA, Carilion includes award-winning hospitals, Level I and III trauma centers, specialty institutes, and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.
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
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner Program or Accredited Physician Assistant Program.
- Clinical experience appropriate to specific practice/ department preferred.
- 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, that serves as a basis for continued growth and progression of skills and pace.
- Demonstrates good written and oral communication skills.
- Computer literacy required for automated computer systems and programs such as electronic medical records.
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
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
