Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant
Assignment Details
Location: Syracuse, New York
Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Specialty: Vascular Surgery
Practice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-Based
Start Date: ASAP
Expected Duration: Approximately 6 Months, Ongoing
Coverage Need: 1 Provider
EMR: Epic
Compensation:
$155/hr
Schedule
Approximately 40 Hours Per Week
24/7 Service Coverage Shared Among 7-8 APPs
10- and 12-Hour Shifts
Provider Must Be Flexible to Work Either Shift Length
Typical Shifts: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM, 9:00 AM-9:00 PM, or 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
Night and Weekend Shifts Required on a Rotating Basis
36-Hour Weeks Using Three 12-Hour Shifts May Occasionally Be Available Depending on Staffing
Call Required Approximately 1-2 Days Per Week
Call May Include Staying After a Scheduled Shift for OR Coverage or Home Phone / Beeper Call
Night and Weekend Scheduled Shifts Are In-House and Are Not Considered Call
Patient Population / Volume
Adult and Geriatric Patients
100% Inpatient
Typical Service Census: Approximately 15-20 Patients
Individual Rounding: Approximately 3-5 Patients Per Day
Approximately 7-8 OR Cases Per Day
Hospital Size: Approximately 450 Beds
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Inpatient Vascular Surgery Coverage
Provide Medical Management and Inpatient Rounding
Manage Diabetes, Hypertension, and Acute Illnesses
Provide Pre- and Post-Operative Vascular Surgical Care
First Assist in the Operating Room
Support Approximately 5 Vascular Surgeons
Provide Coverage for Vascular Surgery Only
First Assist With Open Vascular Procedures
Peripheral Bypass Surgery
Carotid Surgery
AV Fistula Creation
Open Abdominal Aortic Surgery
Perform Bedside Suturing
Perform Permcath Removal
Manage Wound VACs
Perform Dressing Changes and Wound Care
No Interventional Radiology Procedures Required
Clinical Environment / Support
Busy, High-Acuity Vascular Surgery Service
Dedicated Team of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Mix of Operating Room and Floor Coverage
Epic EMR
Requirements
NCCPA Certification for Physician Assistants - Required
ANCC or AANP Certification for Nurse Practitioners - Required
RNFA Required for Nurse Practitioner Candidates
Active New York License at Time of Submission - Required
BLS - Required
ACLS - Required
DEA - Required
2-3 Years of Vascular Surgery Experience - Required
Cardiac Surgery Experience May Be Considered if the Provider Also Cross-Covered Vascular Surgery
Must Be Comfortable With Open Vascular Surgery Cases
Must Be Comfortable With Inpatient Medical Management and Surgical First Assist Responsibilities
Night and Weekend Availability - Required
Credentialing
Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 Days
Temporary Privileges Available
