Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Vascular Surgery - Casual

University of Minnesota Physicians

3d•$85 - $100

About The Position

University of Minnesota Physicians seeks a Physician Assistant (PA) or surgically trained Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join the Vascular Surgery clinical practice at M Health Fairview in a casual role. 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. We are 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 Evaluate and treat vascular patients in the hospital in collaboration with staff Vascular Surgeon Evaluate and treat vascular patients in the clinic independently 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. 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: Fairview Southdale Hospital and M Health FV Vascular clinic in Edina Some cross coverage at St. John's Hospital, M Health FV Vascular Clinic in Maplewood, and UMMC East/West Banks and the Clinics Surgery Center. Schedule: 1-3 days per week depending on need and availability We’re Looking For a PA or NP Who Is: Experienced in caring for Vascular Surgery or Surgical patients with at least 3 years of experience. Experienced with OR assisting A graduate of an accredited Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. Has a current MN PA/NP license and be approved by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice or Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges Certified through the NCCPA/ANCC Able to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges What We Offer M Physicians will provide compensation in the amount of $85-100 per hour. This casual position is not benefits-eligible. M Physicians will provide Professional Liability/Medical Malpractice Insurance. 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 with at least 3 years of experience.
Experienced with OR assisting
A graduate of an accredited Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
Has a current MN PA/NP license and be approved by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice or Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges
Certified through the NCCPA/ANCC
Able to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges

Responsibilities

Practice in a combined inpatient and outpatient clinical practice settings
First assist in surgery as needed
Evaluate and treat vascular patients in the hospital in collaboration with staff Vascular Surgeon
Evaluate and treat vascular patients in the clinic independently
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.
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