Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health•Manchester, NH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dartmouth Health’s Heart and Vascular Center is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APRN) with RNFA-certification to oversee Vascular Surgery services at Saint Joseph Hospital, an acute care hospital located in Nashua, NH. In this full-time role, you will be part of the continued growth of our Heart and Vascular Center across southern NH. This largely independent role includes a mix of outpatient, inpatient, vascular lab, and OR services. Position Highlights: Independent outpatient management of pre-operative and post-operative vascular surgery patients Inpatient rounding, consultations, and emergency department evaluations Operative first assist responsibilities alongside vascular surgeons Serve as a clinical leader and primary APP presence within the Vascular Lab Opportunity to help expand and shape vascular surgery services in the region Strong mentorship and professional development support through the academic medical center and APP Center

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of Vascular Surgery experience required
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and concisely both verbally and in writing with individuals and groups at various levels and various disciplines.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program
Current PA or APRN licensure (or eligibility) in New Hampshire
Eligible for Federal DEA Registration
BLS certification
RNFA certification required for APRN candidates
Ability to practice independently and manage a broad spectrum of vascular patient care needs

Responsibilities

Independent outpatient management of pre-operative and post-operative vascular surgery patients
Inpatient rounding, consultations, and emergency department evaluations
Operative first assist responsibilities alongside vascular surgeons
Serve as a clinical leader and primary APP presence within the Vascular Lab
Opportunity to help expand and shape vascular surgery services in the region