APP Fellow- Acute Care Surgery

Carilion Clinic • Roanoke, VA

1d • Onsite

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 718 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.

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, 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

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience appropriate to specific practice/ department preferred

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, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree