Outpatient Vascular Nurse Practitioner or Physician

Community Care Physicians•Town of Colonie, NY

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Care Physicians (CCP) is seeking an experienced or highly motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join Vascular Health Partners, one of the Capital Region's premier vascular surgery practices. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside four board-certified vascular surgeons and an experienced team of advanced practice providers specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of complex arterial and venous disease. Vascular Health Partners is nationally recognized for its expertise in minimally invasive endovascular procedures, vascular surgery, research, and patient education. Providers practice primarily from our state-of-the-art office and outpatient interventional suite located at Wellness Way in Latham, with scheduled travel to our satellite offices in Saratoga Springs, Queensbury, and Amsterdam to provide outpatient vascular care.

Requirements

Current New York State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program
DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with physicians
Physician Assistant: Bachelor's or equivalent degree in physician assistant studies and successful completion of physician assistant training program approved by the NYS Department of Education or accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or a program that is determined by the Department to be the substantial equivalent of a licensure qualifying or accredited program.
Physician Assistant: Attainment of passing grade on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Physician Assistant: Current certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Physician Assistant: At least one year of experience as a physician assistant in ambulatory health care.
Physician Assistant: Current CPR certification.
Nurse Practitioner: Successful completion of and graduation from a nurse practitioner education program acceptable to NYSED.
Nurse Practitioner: Current certification as a nurse practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Nurse Practitioner: Successful completion of pharmacology coursework acceptable to NYSED.
Nurse Practitioner: At least one year of experience as a nurse practitioner in ambulatory health care.
Nurse Practitioner: Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in vascular surgery, surgery, cardiology, interventional radiology, emergency medicine, or critical care
New graduates with prior surgical or vascular clinical rotations and a strong interest in vascular medicine are encouraged to apply
Three years of professional nursing experience in an ambulatory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with arterial and venous disease in the outpatient setting
Perform comprehensive vascular assessments and develop treatment plans in collaboration with vascular surgeons
Manage patients with conditions including: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), Carotid artery disease, Abdominal and peripheral aneurysms, Chronic venous insufficiency, Varicose veins, Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), Peripheral vascular disease
Provide pre-operative and post-operative evaluations and follow-up care
Review vascular ultrasound and diagnostic testing results
Coordinate care with referring primary care physicians and specialists
Educate patients regarding vascular disease prevention, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications