Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery APP; Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

Full-Time Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery APP (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)

Full-Time Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery APP (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)

VHC Health – Arlington, Virginia Full-Time | Main Hospital Campus

VHC Health is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery team. The APP will work collaboratively with surgeons and the multidisciplinary care team to provide comprehensive care for adults with benign and malignant conditions of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and biliary tract. The role supports evaluation, treatment planning, perioperative management and longitudinal follow-up across assigned outpatient and inpatient settings.

Why VHC Health

VHC Health is a nationally recognized, independent health system known for clinical excellence, innovation, physician engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Highlights include:

• Ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan region by U.S. News & World Report
• Multiple “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group
• CMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating
• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
• Accredited with Commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)
• Independent health system with strong physician leadership and administrative support
• Modern ambulatory and inpatient oncology infrastructure with continued investment in cancer services
• Located in Arlington, Virginia — consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States with immediate access to Washington, DC
• At VHC Health, physician leaders have the opportunity to meaningfully influence strategy, operations, quality, and growth while practicing in a collaborative and highly respected clinical environment.

Position Overview

The APP practices within applicable licensure, certification, granted privileges and VHC Health policies. Responsibilities and physician collaboration are defined through the applicable APP agreement and credentialing process. The position supports patient safety, quality improvement, efficient care delivery and compliance with clinical and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new patient and follow-up evaluations, including histories, physical examinations, review of records and assessment of surgical readiness.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the HPB surgeons; order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging and other diagnostic testing within authorized scope.
• Provide preoperative education and postoperative follow-up, including wound assessment, symptom management, medication reconciliation and monitoring for complications.
• Participate in inpatient rounds, consultations, admissions and discharge planning as assigned; assess changes in condition and promptly escalation concerns to the attending surgeon.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within authorized practice; monitor therapeutic response and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
• Support operative care, first assisting and bedside procedures when assigned and specifically authorized by training, demonstrated competency and granted privileges.
• Coordinate care with gastroenterology, medical and radiation oncology, interventional radiology, nursing, nutrition and other disciplines; participate in multidisciplinary case discussions as assigned.
• Educate patients and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment options, recovery expectations, warning signs and ongoing care needs.
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and communicate treatment plans, test results and handoffs to support continuity of care.
• Participate in quality improvement,…