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Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Physician Assistant specializing in Vascular Surgery, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care within a fast-paced, innovative environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced vascular surgeons, providing comprehensive assessments, assisting with procedures, and managing complex vascular conditions. Your expertise will contribute to improving patient outcomes through advanced clinical practices and collaborative care. We are committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages professional growth and excellence in vascular health management.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history review, physical examinations, and vital signs monitoring specific to vascular conditions.
- Assist vascular surgeons during surgical procedures such as catheterizations, vascular repairs, and minimally invasive interventions.
- Manage pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring optimal recovery and patient education on vascular health maintenance.
- Perform diagnostic evaluations utilizing advanced EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems like Epic and Cerner to document findings accurately.
- Administer injections, including Botulinum toxin treatments for select vascular or neurological conditions, following aseptic techniques.
- Coordinate triage and urgent care for patients presenting with acute pain or vascular emergencies within hospital or outpatient settings.
- Support clinical research initiatives by collecting data, managing medical records, and participating in clinical trials related to vascular medicine.
- Engage in telehealth consultations to extend vascular care services remotely while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Contribute to discharge planning, patient education on lifestyle modifications, and follow-up scheduling for ongoing vascular management.
- Maintain compliance with hospital protocols, CPT coding standards for procedures, ICD coding for diagnoses, and infection control practices.
Experience
- Prior experience working in hospital environments such as Level I or Level II trauma centers with exposure to critical care and emergency medicine is preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR systems including Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks for documentation and data management.
- Hands-on experience with suturing techniques, catheterization procedures (cardiac or vascular), airway management, and ventilator support is essential.
- Strong background in acute care settings such as ICU (Intensive Care Unit).
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy related to the vascular system, diagnostic evaluation methods, and pharmacology for medication administration is required.
- Experience in clinical research or participation in clinical trials related to vascular health will be considered an asset.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is mandatory; additional certifications such as ACLS are advantageous.
- Excellent patient assessment skills combined with the ability to perform physical examinations and interpret diagnostic imaging results are essential for success in this role. Join us to make a meaningful impact by providing expert vascular care through innovative practices and compassionate patient interactions!
Pay: $115,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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