Vascular Surgery - Full-Time NP/PA

Advocate Health • Concord, NC

10d

About The Position

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute is hiring an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its Vascular Surgery Team. The role primarily assists vascular surgeons in the operating room, hospital, and clinic settings, caring for a broad spectrum of vascular conditions and first- and second-assisting with routine and complex vascular procedures. The position includes work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as weekend and shared surgical call.

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute is a high-volume vascular center performing more than 2,500 procedures annually. Its services include treatment for arterial, lymphatic, and venous disease; transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR); aortic aneurysm repair and treatment; peripheral artery disease care; vein treatment; and a limb salvage program.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited physician assistant/surgical assistant or acute care nurse practitioner program.
• Basic and advanced cardiac life support certifications.
• Board certification by the appropriate board.
• Superb communication skills.
• Interest in working in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a PA or NP role in Vascular Surgery.
• Experience first-assisting in the operating room.
• Passion for program development and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and periodic medical histories, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
• Record examination and assessment findings and the plan of care.
• Write appropriate prescriptions and administer medications.
• Order and interpret laboratory and radiology examinations.
• Determine treatment plans for patients.
• Document patient encounters, observations, interventions, and actions in the medical record.
• Act as a patient advocate for the population served.
• Attend, participate in, and contribute to group or practice meetings and the development of policies and procedures when requested.
• Assist vascular surgeons in the operating room, hospital, and clinic settings, including first- and second-assisting with routine and complex procedures.
• Participate in weekend and shared surgical call.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level