Vascular Medicine Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - South Dakota

iRecruitmd•Rapid City, SD

About The Position

Vascular Medicine Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA) Position Summary The Vascular Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive care for patients with arterial, venous, and lymphatic disorders. Working collaboratively with vascular medicine physicians, vascular surgeons, and interdisciplinary care teams, this role focuses on evaluation, diagnosis, medical management, and coordination of care to optimize vascular health and patient outcomes.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current NP or PA certification and state licensure
Eligibility for hospital credentialing and privileging
DEA registration or eligibility
Strong clinical assessment and vascular disease management skills
Knowledge of arterial and venous pathophysiology and medical management
Ability to manage chronic and complex conditions
Excellent communication and patient education skills
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care
Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
Manual dexterity for examinations and diagnostic testing
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and interpretation of diagnostic data

Nice To Haves

Prior experience or training in vascular medicine, cardiology, or internal medicine preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage patients with vascular conditions including peripheral arterial disease, venous thromboembolism, chronic venous insufficiency, aneurysmal disease, and lymphatic disorders
Perform comprehensive vascular assessments, including history and physical examinations
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
Manage medical therapies such as antiplatelet agents, anticoagulation, lipid-lowering therapy, and risk-factor modification
Interpret diagnostic studies including vascular ultrasound, ABI testing, CT angiography, and laboratory data as appropriate
Provide inpatient consultation and outpatient clinic care depending on practice setting
Coordinate care with vascular surgery, cardiology, wound care, podiatry, and primary care providers
Educate patients and families on disease processes, medication management, lifestyle modification, and preventive care
Monitor treatment response and adjust care plans as needed
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards