Vascular Surgical Assistant APP- SHVI- Concord, NC

American Addiction Centers • Concord, NC

108d • $50 - $75

About The Position

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute announces a new hospital-employed opportunity for an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Vascular Surgery Team. This person will primarily assist our vascular surgeons in the operating room, the hospital and clinic setting, taking care of a broad spectrum of vascular medical conditions. They will be first and second assisting the surgeon with routine and complex vascular procedures.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience preferred in the PA or NP role in Vascular Surgery
• Completed an accredited physician assistant/surgical assistant or acute care nurse practitioner program
• Both basic and advanced cardiac life support
• Experience with first assisting in the OR preferred
• Board Certification by appropriate board
• Superb communication skills, and a passion for program development and collaboration

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments
• Records findings of examinations, assessments, and plan of care
• Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications
• Orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations
• Determines treatment plan for patient
• Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record
• Acts as a patient advocate for the population served
• Attends, participates, and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested
• Interest in working in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Weekend and shared surgical call

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees