Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Vascular Surgery - Casual

Overview

University of Minnesota Physicians seeks a Physician Assistant (PA) or surgically trained Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join the Vascular Surgery clinical practice at M Health Fairview in a casual role. This is a tremendous opportunity to practice independently, while being part of a renowned vascular care team - which consists of vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, residents, fellows, nursing staff and registered vascular technologists.

We are looking for a motivated PA/NP who is driven to be a leader in the field, collaborative, and a team player who will cross‑cover as needs arise at our other M Health Fairview Vascular Surgery sites.

• Practice in a combined inpatient and outpatient clinical practice settings.
• First‑assist in surgery as needed.
• Evaluate and treat vascular patients in the hospital in collaboration with staff vascular surgeon.
• Evaluate and treat vascular patients in the clinic independently.
• Daily inpatient ward rounds with resident and fellow team; completion of discharge summaries and seeing consultations.
• Optimization of care plan, algorithm development, and coordination of hospital discharge.
• Refer patients to the appropriate vascular surgeons within the department and/or other specialists accordingly.
• Extremity wound care – debridement, dressing, VAC placement.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease process, interventions, and postoperative or post‑procedure care.
• Actively participate in staff education and administration activities.

• Fairview Southdale Hospital and M Health FV Vascular clinic in Edina.
• Cross coverage n’s Hospital, M Health FV Vascular Clinic in Maplewood, and UMMC East/West Banks and the Clinics Surgery Center.

2–4 days per month depending on need and availability.

• Experienced with OR assisting.
• Experienced in caring for vascular surgery or surgical patients with at least 3 years of experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current MN PA/NP license and approved by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice or Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges.
• Certified through the NCCPA/ANCC.
• Able to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

Compensation of $75 per hour. This casual position is not benefits‑eligible. M Physicians will provide Professional Liability/Medical Malpractice Insurance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.