Vascular Surgery APP; PA​/NP – Tri Valley Vascular Surgery - FTE

Position: Vascular Surgery APP (PA/NP) – Tri Valley Vascular Surgery - 0.5 FTE

Vascular Surgery APP (PA/NP) – Tri Valley Vascular Surgery - 0.5 FTE

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0.5 FTE Part time Day - 12 Hour. Onsite location: PLEASANTON, 5555 W. Las Positas Blvd., California.

Opportunity Overview

• 2 shifts/week with No call
• 1 weekend per month
• Inpatient rounding
• Vascular consults from ED, floors, and ICU
• Outpatient support for minor procedures and patient flow
• Opportunity for 1st Assist on Vascular Cases

What We Offer

• Supportive team of 3 surgeons and 4 PAs
• Strong onboarding and mentorship
• Opportunity to assist with general vascular cases

Who We’re Looking For

A collaborative, flexible APP who enjoys a mix of inpatient and outpatient work, is comfortable with procedures, and is excited to be part of a fast‑paced vascular surgery service.

What You Will Do

• Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
• Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
• Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
• Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient‑specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication. All controlled substances in Schedules II‑V inclusive require a patient‑specific approval by a supervising physician in advance of transmittal of the order or administration of the medication.
• Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
• Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
• Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
• Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
• Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
• As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications.
• After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR).
• Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
• Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
• Recognizes and considers age‑specific needs of patients.
• Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life‑saving procedures when necessary.
• Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
• Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
• Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university.
• Note:
  
  PAs hired prior to July 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement.
• Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.

Licenses and Certifications

• PA – Physician Assistant State Licensure
• BLS – Basic Life Support
• DEA – Drug Enforcement Administration

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