Vascular Physician Assistant/ NP

Pedes Orange County•Irvine, CA

141d•$140,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Vascular Physician Assistant (PA)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice clinician embedded within a multidisciplinary vascular care team of vascular interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons. The role supports the full continuum of vascular patient care, including outpatient clinic operations, vein treatment procedures, and wound care management. The clinician delivers patient-centered care under the collaborative supervision of the physician team and contributes to clinical efficiency, patient outcomes, and practice operations. The position includes evaluating patients, coordinating diagnostic testing and treatment plans, managing pre- and post-operative care, and assisting with vein procedures and vascular wounds. The PA/NP also supports procedures, patient education, documentation, care coordination, and collaboration with internal and external providers.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
Current PA/NP licensure in the State of California.
Current DEA registration or ability to obtain it upon hire.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Minimum 2–4 years of clinical PA experience, preferably in vascular surgery, interventional radiology, cardiovascular care, or a related surgical/procedural specialty.
Proficiency in EHR documentation and clinical workflow systems.
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-provider clinical environment.
NCCPA board certification (PANRE current), listed as required in the preferred qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with endovenous vein treatments, including sclerotherapy, EVLA, or RFA.
Experience in outpatient wound care management for vascular patient populations.
Familiarity with vascular duplex ultrasound interpretation.
Prior experience working alongside vascular surgeons and/or interventional radiologists in an ambulatory or surgery center setting.
CAQ-Surgery or relevant specialty certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations, including histories and physical examinations, for new and established vascular patients.
Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and vascular duplex ultrasound results in collaboration with the supervising physician.
Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans with the vascular surgery and interventional radiology team.
Manage pre-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing vascular and interventional procedures.
Manage medications, write prescriptions, and counsel patients on diagnoses, procedures, and follow-up expectations.
Document clinical encounters accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.
Triage urgent patient concerns and coordinate an appropriate, timely response with the physician team.
Support patient flow and clinic efficiency, helping minimize delays and optimize the daily schedule.
Assist in evaluating and treating patients with venous insufficiency, varicose veins, spider veins, and related venous disorders.
Perform or assist with office-based vein procedures, including sclerotherapy, endovenous laser ablation (EVLA), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), and ultrasound-guided procedures, under physician supervision.
Conduct pre- and post-procedure assessments, provide patient education, and deliver follow-up care for vein treatment patients.
Maintain working knowledge of current venous treatment protocols, technologies, and best practices.
Evaluate and manage complex vascular wounds, including arterial ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, diabetic foot wounds, and post-surgical wounds.
Develop and execute evidence-based wound care plans, including dressing selection, debridement support, and offloading strategies.
Monitor wound healing, document outcomes, and adjust care plans as clinically indicated.
Coordinate wound management with the vascular team and external providers such as wound care specialists, podiatry, and infectious disease providers.
Educate patients and caregivers on wound care techniques, prevention strategies, and when to seek urgent care.
Assist vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists with clinic-based and surgery center procedures as needed.
Support pre-procedural preparation, intraoperative assistance, and post-procedural monitoring and documentation.
Maintain proficiency in sterile technique and procedural protocols relevant to vascular and interventional cases.
Participate in case discussions, care coordination, and clinical decision-making as part of the multidisciplinary vascular care team.
Communicate with patients, families, referring providers, and internal team members to support continuity and quality of care.
Support care transitions, referrals, and coordination with external specialists, hospitals, and ancillary services.