Vascular Surgery NP / PA

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Vascular Surgery team. The role is intended for a clinician with wound care and vascular surgery experience who wants to help improve access to early revascularization through a multidisciplinary approach to limb salvage. The Advanced Practice Provider evaluates and treats patients, documents care, gathers patient histories, and performs examinations and diagnostic or therapeutic procedures under physician direction. The provider collaborates with physicians on diagnosis and care planning, coordinates tests and referrals, educates patients, and maintains accurate records. Additional duties include contributing to research and statistical reporting, teaching other healthcare professionals, participating in organizational committees, and pursuing professional development. Emory Healthcare describes itself as part of Emory University and Georgia’s most comprehensive academic health system. It includes 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic, more than 425 provider locations, and a clinically integrated network of more than 3,450 physicians across 70 subspecialties.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
For Nurse Practitioners: current Georgia advanced practice nursing licensure and certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or an equivalent body.
For Physician Assistants: certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Appropriate licensure in the state of Georgia.
May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high-acuity clinical specialties.
PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas.
The position is intended for a clinician with wound care and vascular surgery experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients.
Document care delivery in patients’ medical records.
Conduct patient interviews and document patient, psychosocial, and health histories, including medical problems or potential problems.
Perform physical examinations and specialized diagnostic or therapeutic procedures under physician direction, including cast application and removal, wound suturing, and dressing changes.
Assist physicians with diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
Order, schedule, and/or perform laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, including urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.
Explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patients.
Arrange consultations or referrals to other medical professionals or community services in collaboration with a physician.
Educate patients about health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, follow-up assessments and treatments, at-home medical care, medications, and related health issues.
Work with a manager to formulate a professional development plan and attend educational in-services as appropriate.
Participate in professional activities and organizations to stay current with trends, practices, and developments.
Maintain and update accurate patient records, including assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
Collect and interpret diagnostic data to implement appropriate patient care plans.
Prepare statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols, reporting progress, adverse trends, conclusions, and recommendations.
Train and teach healthcare professionals, including students and residents, in setting-specific techniques and procedures.
Actively participate on organizational health services committees.
Perform related responsibilities as required.