Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP) - Preoperative Anesthesia Clinic

Every surgical journey begins with the right clinical assessment. As an Advanced Practice Provider in UVA Health’s Preoperative Anesthesia Clinic, you will play a critical role in optimizing patients for surgery, identifying risks before procedures, and helping ensure exceptional outcomes across a diverse patient population.

This growth opportunity offers the chance to practice at the top of your license in a highly autonomous environment while remaining supported by an experienced team of anesthesiologists, APP colleagues, nurses, and medical assistants. Whether you are a newly board-certified provider or an experienced clinician, this role combines meaningful clinical impact with an outstanding work-life balance that is increasingly difficult to find in healthcare today.

The Role

The Preoperative Anesthesia Clinic serves as a critical gateway to safe surgical care. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive preoperative evaluations, assess anesthesia readiness, identify risk factors, and collaborate with anesthesiology physicians when consultation is needed. Every patient encounter is a new evaluation, creating a dynamic and engaging workflow without ongoing follow-up appointments.

This role offers a Monday through Friday schedule with four 10-hour shifts per week, giving providers an additional day off each week. There are no nights, no weekends, and no holidays, along with the opportunity for up to one telemedicine day per week.

What makes this position particularly attractive is the combination of independent clinical practice, diverse patient care, and exceptional operational support.

On a typical day, you will:

• Conduct preoperative anesthesia assessments for patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations.
• Evaluate medical histories, identify anesthesia-related risks, and recommend optimization strategies prior to surgery.
• Collaborate closely with anesthesiologists, APPs, RNs, and Medical Assistants to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in quality initiatives and clinical performance metrics, including assessments related to sleep apnea risk and cognitive screening.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts that enhance safety, quality, and patient experience.
• Support onboarding and educational initiatives for future APP team members.
• Balance approximately eight hours of clinic responsibilities with dedicated administrative time built into your schedule.

Advanced Practice Provider Scope of Practice:

Clinical

• Provides expert evidence-based, top-of-scope care in their clinical practice
• Acts as part of a specialty team, collaborating with other clinicians as appropriate
• Provides health education to patients
• Maintains accurate, timely, and thorough documentation
• Ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory standards

Leadership

• Supports development of best practices and protocols in specialty
• Serves on committees and workgroups to enhance patient care
• Provides education to learners in the clinical space
• Mentors new team members

Administration

• Contributes to clinical quality improvement work
• Participates in professional governance through the APP Council
• Attends team development meetings at local and departmental levels

Professional

• Adheres to ASPIRE values in all professional interactions
• Maintains appropriate licenses, certifications, and specialty training competencies
• Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.

Why UVA Health

UVA Health is one of the nation's leading academic health systems and is nationally recognized for patient care, innovation, research, and education. As part of this environment, APPs are empowered to practice independently while benefiting from the resources and expertise of a world-class medical center.

Within the Preoperative Anesthesia Clinic, providers enjoy a highly supportive infrastructure designed to help them succeed clinically while maintaining professional fulfillment.

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Highlights include:

• Growth position driven by service expansion, reflecting continued investment in the program.
• Autonomous APP practice model with anesthesiology physician consultation readily available when needed.
• Strong clinical support structure, including an outstanding RN-to-APP support ratio and dedicated Medical Assistant assistance.
• Comprehensive three-month onboarding program with one-on-one provider mentorship.
• Opportunity to participate in quality improvement initiatives and leadership activities.
• Exposure to a diverse patient population and wide variety of surgical cases.
• Welcoming environment for both experienced APPs and newly board-certified graduates.
• Academic health system resources that support professional development, collaboration, and lifelong learning.
• Telemedicine flexibility integrated into clinical operations.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

This is an ideal opportunity for providers who value independence, teamwork, continuous learning, and the ability to make a measurable difference in the quality and safety of surgical care.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Charlottesville offers a unique combination of professional opportunity and exceptional quality of life. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the region is known for its scenic beauty, vibrant arts and culture, award-winning wineries, outstanding restaurants, and abundant outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy easy access to hiking, cycling, and nearby Shenandoah National Park while benefiting from a welcoming community, excellent schools, and a cost of living that compares favorably to many major metropolitan areas. For healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and personal balance, Charlottesville provides an ideal place to build a rewarding life and career.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.

Experience: Department and unit specific.

Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, and Physician Associate) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $116,123.00 - $171,163.20 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and Education Support

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.