Advanced Practice Provider - Trauma Surgery

VHC Health • Arlington, VA

1d • $123,261 - $234,146 • Onsite

About The Position

VHC Health is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join its Trauma Surgery team at the main hospital campus in Arlington, Virginia. The role provides comprehensive inpatient management for trauma and acute care surgery patients in collaboration with supervising physicians and multidisciplinary care teams at a Level II Trauma Center. The APP assesses, diagnoses, treats, coordinates care, plans discharges, and manages follow-up for patients throughout the continuum of care in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment.

The position works closely with trauma surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, specialists, nurses, therapists, case managers, and ancillary teams. Nurse Practitioners employed by VHC Health Physicians must complete an NP Agreement with their collaborating physician(s), describing the NP’s role, physician relationship, functions, privileges and procedures, prescriptive authority, documentation responsibilities, and evaluation process. The NP also supports individual-level objectives, budget, performance metrics, medical activities, quality control standards, risk management, and compliance programs.

VHC Health describes itself as an independent health system recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, physician engagement, and patient outcomes. The organization highlights its Level II Trauma Center, collaborative physician leadership, modern facilities, and advanced clinical resources. Compensation is determined using factors such as qualifications, training, experience, skills, shift differentials where applicable, internal equity, and market conditions. The employer states its commitment to wage transparency, equal opportunity, and a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Virginia Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure.
• Current Virginia Registered Nurse licensure for Nurse Practitioners.
• Current NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in Trauma Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, or as a Surgical APP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage trauma surgery patients across the continuum of care.
• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Conduct inpatient rounds and participate in multidisciplinary care planning.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory studies.
• Perform procedures within established privileges and scope of practice.
• Assist with trauma activations, consultations, and patient management.
• Coordinate patient transitions of care, discharge planning, and follow-up services.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, therapists, case managers, and consulting services.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Support individual-level objectives, budget, performance metrics, and medical activities, including quality control, risk management, and compliance programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage subject to eligibility requirements.
• Retirement plan options and additional retirement benefits.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Wellness benefits designed to support employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time