Vascular Surgery APP- SHVI- Charlotte, NC
Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute announces a new hospital-employed opportunity for an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute’s Vascular Surgery Team. This person will function in both the hospital and clinic setting, taking care of a broad spectrum of vascular medical conditions.
Essential Functions
- 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
- Rotating weekend inpatient coverage
Education, Experience and Certifications
- At least 1 years of experience in the PA or NP role in an acute care setting preferred
- Completed an accredited physician assistant/surgical assistant or acute care nurse practitioner program
- Both basic and advanced cardiac life support required
- Board Certification by appropriate board
- Superb communication skills, and a passion for program development and collaboration