Full-Time Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery APP

VHC Health•Arlington, VA

7d•$110,406 - $209,768•Onsite

About The Position

VHC Health is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery team at the main hospital campus in Arlington, Virginia. The APP works collaboratively with surgeons and the multidisciplinary care team to provide comprehensive care for adults with benign and malignant conditions of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and biliary tract. The role supports evaluation, treatment planning, perioperative management, and longitudinal follow-up in assigned outpatient and inpatient settings. The APP practices within applicable licensure, certification, granted privileges, VHC Health policies, and the applicable APP agreement and credentialing process. The position supports patient safety, quality improvement, efficient care delivery, and compliance with clinical and documentation standards. For Physician Assistants, a PA Agreement with collaborating physicians defines the PA’s role and function, patient and illness scope, treatments and procedures, physician involvement, evaluation process, and authorized prescriptive authority and invasive procedures. The PA also supports individual-level objectives, budget, performance metrics, medical activities, quality control, risk management, and compliance programs. VHC Health describes itself as an independent, nationally recognized health system with strong physician leadership and administrative support, modern ambulatory and inpatient oncology infrastructure, and continued investment in cancer services. The health system highlights recognition from U.S. News & World Report, Leapfrog, CMS, Magnet, and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. The position is based in Arlington, Virginia, with access to Washington, DC. The position offers competitive compensation and retirement plan options. VHC Health also describes a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage subject to eligibility requirements, along with additional wellness and retirement benefits. The employer states a commitment to wage transparency and equitable pay practices and is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program; the detailed Physician Assistant requirements also specify graduation from an accredited PA program.
Current Virginia licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, or eligibility to obtain licensure before employment; the detailed PA requirements specify Virginia PA licensure as required.
For Nurse Practitioners: current registered nurse licensure and national certification appropriate to the patient population and assigned clinical setting.
For Physician Assistants: current NCCPA certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; ACLS is required when applicable to assigned duties or privileges.
Prescriptive authority and DEA registration when applicable to assigned responsibilities.
Ability to meet VHC Health credentialing and privileging requirements before providing clinical services.
Two years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider is preferred in the position qualifications; the detailed job description separately lists one year of experience as a Physician Assistant preferred.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, except when required for assigned duties or privileges.
Two years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.
Experience in hepatobiliary or pancreatic surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, gastroenterology, or management of complex surgical patients.
For Nurse Practitioners with inpatient responsibilities, acute care preparation; certification must align with assigned scope of practice and credentialing requirements.
One year of experience as a Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

Conduct new-patient and follow-up evaluations, including histories, physical examinations, record review, and assessment of surgical readiness.
Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with HPB surgeons; order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic testing within authorized scope.
Provide preoperative education and postoperative follow-up, including wound assessment, symptom management, medication reconciliation, and monitoring for complications.
Participate in inpatient rounds, consultations, admissions, and discharge planning as assigned; assess changes in condition and promptly escalate concerns to the attending surgeon.
Prescribe medications and treatments within authorized practice; monitor therapeutic response and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
Support operative care, first assisting, and bedside procedures when assigned and specifically authorized by training, demonstrated competency, and granted privileges.
Coordinate care with gastroenterology, medical and radiation oncology, interventional radiology, nursing, nutrition, and other disciplines; participate in multidisciplinary case discussions as assigned.
Educate patients and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment options, recovery expectations, warning signs, and ongoing care needs.
Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and communicate treatment plans, test results, and handoffs to support continuity of care.
Participate in quality improvement, evidence-based care pathways, and professional development; perform other duties appropriate to the role.
Support individual-level objectives, budget, performance metrics, and medical activities, including implementation of quality control standards, risk management, and compliance programs. For PAs, perform duties within the applicable PA Agreement and authorized scope.