Vascular Surgery APC

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vascular Surgery APC assists physicians with inpatient and outpatient vascular procedures and major surgery, including wound closure. The role provides daily medical management of inpatients in collaboration with physicians, rounds on hospitalized patients, and supports vascular patients throughout their care. It also provides assessments and follow-up in the Vascular Clinic, evaluates new and postoperative patients, and helps develop treatment plans with physicians.

The position coordinates patient care and follow-up, surgical scheduling, and the availability of equipment and supplies for surgical cases. It includes performing admission histories and physicals, discharge planning, patient education, office procedures, and responding to patient calls and prescription refill requests. The role reviews laboratory, radiology, vascular, venous, MRA, and CT results with physicians and patients to support treatment decisions.

Requirements

• For Nurse Practitioner candidates: a master's degree in Nursing, a New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license, and ANCC certification are required.
• For Physician Assistant candidates: a baccalaureate-prepared CAHEA-certified Physician Assistant, or two years of work experience as a Certified Physician Assistant, and licensure by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons with inpatient and outpatient procedures and major surgery, including wound closure.
• Order and interpret laboratory and radiology results and formulate medical plans of care according to protocols.
• Manage inpatients daily in collaboration with physicians and round on hospitalized patients.
• Perform admission histories and physical examinations.
• Perform discharge planning, participate in family case conferences, and dictate discharge summaries.
• Coordinate care and follow-up for vascular patients on the vascular service.
• Coordinate with the operating room and CVL to ensure equipment and supplies are available for surgical cases.
• Evaluate new patients, complete histories and physical examinations and consultations in collaboration with physicians, and present patients to surgeons.
• Help formulate treatment plans and order appropriate laboratory and radiographic studies.
• Perform office procedures, including suture and staple removal and superficial wound debridement.
• Evaluate postoperative patients and conduct routine follow-up visits.
• See same-day patients when required.
• Triage new and existing patients by phone, return patient calls, and handle prescription refills.
• Review ancillary reports with physicians.
• Provide appropriate patient education.
• Review vascular and venous studies, MRA, and CT scans with patients and physicians to formulate treatment plans.
• Coordinate surgical scheduling to maximize efficiency in surgeons' schedules.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Wellness program with free access to on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, and wellness challenges.
• Day-one medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.
• 403(b) retirement savings program with matching programs and employer contributions.
• Strongline silent alarm badge for all employees.
• RESET multi-day immersive retreat for clinicians focused on personal and professional growth, well-being, resilience, and intentional living.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time