Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Vascular Surgery

University of Minnesota Physicians • Maplewood, MN

30d

About The Position

University of Minnesota Physicians seeks a surgically trained Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a Physician Assistant (PA) to join the Vascular Surgery clinical practice at M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital and M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital. This is a tremendous opportunity to practice independently, while being part of a renowned vascular care team - which consists of vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, residents, fellows, nursing staff and registered vascular technologists. The service is looking for a motivated PA/NP who is driven to be a leader in the field, collaborative, and a team player who will cross-cover as needs arise at our other M Health Fairview Vascular Surgery sites. In This Role, You Will: Practice in a combined inpatient and outpatient clinical practice settings First assist in surgery as needed Daily inpatient ward rounds with resident and fellow team, completion of discharge summaries and seeing consultations. Optimization of care plan, algorithm development, and coordination of hospital discharge. Evaluate and treat vascular patients in the hospital in collaboration with staff Vascular Surgeon Evaluate and treat vascular patients in the clinic independently Refer patients to the appropriate vascular surgeons within the department and/or other specialists accordingly Extremity wound care – debridement, dressing, VAC placement Educate patients and families regarding disease process, interventions, and postoperative or post-procedure care Actively participate in staff education and administration activities Practice Sites: St. John’s Hospital and M Health Fairview Vascular Clinic – Maplewood Southdale Hospital - Edina Travel to Woodbury, Wyoming and Hudson outreach clinics to provide outpatient/clinic care is also a possibility Schedule: .8 FTE, daytime hours, weekdays. No nights or weekends, no call. We’re Looking for a PA or NP Who Is: Experienced in caring for Vascular Surgery or Surgical patients for at least 3 years. Graduate of an accredited Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. Current MN PA/NP license and be approved by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice or Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges Be certified through the NCCPA/ANCC Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges What Could Set You Apart? OR assisting experience, or the ability to learn to first assist in the OR What We Offer We're proud to offer competitive compensation and a market-leading benefits package to support our employees and their families. The full-time salary range is $130,866 - $161,954 commensurate with practice experience and may also include incentive compensation or additional specialty-specific compensation components. Salary prorated based on FTE. Your total compensation is further enhanced by a robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial well-being. Highlights include: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan. Substantial 401K employer contribution Generous flexible time off Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services. Allowance for CE, license, board certification, and DEA fees. Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information on our benefits can be found here. #APP University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond. Join us on a mission to advance medicine. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Company Overview: At University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), we are on a mission to deliver exceptional patient care, advance medicine through research, and train the next generation of health professionals. M Physicians is the multi-specialty group practice for the University of Minnesota Medical School faculty clinicians, community-practice clinicians, advanced practice providers, and healthcare professionals. We serve the land grant mission of the University by providing high quality specialty and primary care, innovative and leading-edge cures and treatments, and access to the latest evidence-based care to patients across the state of Minnesota and beyond. Employment Update: As an organization deeply rooted in our community, it’s our responsibility to protect the wellbeing of our teams, provide a safe and healthy environment for those we serve, and to set an example for our neighbors. We take our obligation to care for our patients seriously. 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Requirements

• Experienced in caring for Vascular Surgery or Surgical patients for at least 3 years.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current MN PA/NP license and be approved by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice or Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges
• Be certified through the NCCPA/ANCC
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges

Nice To Haves

• OR assisting experience, or the ability to learn to first assist in the OR

Responsibilities

• Practice in a combined inpatient and outpatient clinical practice settings
• First assist in surgery as needed
• Daily inpatient ward rounds with resident and fellow team, completion of discharge summaries and seeing consultations.
• Optimization of care plan, algorithm development, and coordination of hospital discharge.
• Evaluate and treat vascular patients in the hospital in collaboration with staff Vascular Surgeon
• Evaluate and treat vascular patients in the clinic independently
• Refer patients to the appropriate vascular surgeons within the department and/or other specialists accordingly
• Extremity wound care – debridement, dressing, VAC placement
• Educate patients and families regarding disease process, interventions, and postoperative or post-procedure care
• Actively participate in staff education and administration activities

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan.
• Substantial 401K employer contribution
• Generous flexible time off
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for CE, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level