Vascular Surgeon (Physician)

Ansible Government Solutions•Wilkes-Barre, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is seeking a Vascular Surgeon to support operations at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. This role involves providing comprehensive vascular surgery services to VA patients, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of vascular conditions. The position requires managing patients throughout their continuum of care, coordinating diagnostic testing, educating patients and families, and performing outpatient clinics and surgical procedures. Responsibilities also include reviewing consults, providing post-procedure care, communicating with referring physicians, attending quality improvement and staff meetings, and participating in peer reviews. The role may involve assisting with the education and supervision of healthcare trainees.

Requirements

Board Certified in Surgery.
Active, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Active AHA BLS and ACLS certifications.
NPI report printout.
Active DEA license.
Must be able to pass a federal background investigation.
Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
Lift up to 20 lbs.
Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
Push/pull with 30 lbs of force.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive vascular surgery services to VA patients.
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat vascular conditions.
Perform pre-operative, operative, and post-operative patient management.
Manage patients across the continuum of care, including admissions and discharges.
Coordinate diagnostic testing prior to surgical procedures.
Educate and counsel patients and family members.
Provide professional direction to nursing staff.
Conduct outpatient clinics and perform vascular surgical procedures.
Review consults and next-day patient cases for a minimum of two hours daily.
Provide post-procedure evaluations, follow-up care, and consultation regarding complications.
Communicate with referring physicians regarding treatment plans and appropriate procedures.
Provide discharge instructions and education.
Attend quality improvement meetings and committee meetings.
Attend surgical staff meetings and hospital morning rounds.
Participate in peer reviews when applicable.
Complete quality assurance/performance improvement documentation.
Report patient safety incidents within required timeframes.
Assist with education and supervision of healthcare trainees.