Nurse Practitioner; NP or Physician Assistant; PA - Plastic Surgery; Bedford County Hospital

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Plastic Surgery (Bedford County Hospital)

Apply for the Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – Plastic Surgery role at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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Plastic Surgery

The Surgical Physician Assistant works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team providing healthcare in ambulatory and acute care settings, managing surgical patients through pre‑operative, peri‑operative, and post‑operative phases. The PA demonstrates medical knowledge, clinical judgment, technical competence, professionalism, communication skills, compliant documentation, and ongoing professional development.

Vanderbilt’s Department of Plastic Surgery is one of eight departments in the Section of Surgical Sciences. The department is recognized nationally as a top 100 hospital and runs competitive residency and fellowship programs. Faculty guide training of nationally renowned plastic surgeons and lead research across specialties.

• At least 2 years of surgical experience
• Injectable experience

100% at Bedford County Hospital

• Obtain and document health history; perform and document physical examination, assessment, and care plan.
• Provide primary, acute, and complex care, managing patient overall care and identifying expected outcomes.
• Order, perform, interpret and collect diagnostic data and procedures as indicated.
• Form differential diagnoses and treat acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribe therapeutic interventions, pharmacologic, non‑pharmacologic, and surgical, to achieve outcomes.
• Utilize evidence-based practice protocols in care planning and implementation.
• Initiate referrals and consultations.
• Provide specialty‑specific consultation services within scope of practice.
• Facilitate patient transition between health care settings (admission, transfer, discharge).

• Professionalism (Advanced):
  Demonstrates behaviors reflecting continuous professional development, ethical practice, and responsible attitude.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Advanced):
  Establishes and maintains professional relationships with patients, families, and team members.
• Practice-Based Scholarly Inquiry and Integration (Advanced):
  Uses evidence, scientific methods to improve patient care and generate knowledge.
• Patient and Family Centered Care (Advanced):
  Provides compassionate, effective care adapted to patient and family needs, integrates cultural and ethical principles, uses EHR.
• Clinical Knowledge and Practice (Advanced):
  Applies biomedical and social sciences to patient education and team instruction.
• Health Systems and Policy Management (Advanced):
  Maintains proficiency in professional development and participation in organizational functions.

We consider specialized nursing care essential to Vanderbilt’s mission of quality. Nursing is an applied art and science dedicated to helping people, families, and communities reach excellent health.

• Affordable high‑quality health plan options
• Dental and/or vision plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• Additional employee nursing supplemental pay program

Execute job responsibilities effectively, understand impact on related teams, solve moderately complex problems, demonstrate expanded knowledge, and provide guidance to team members.

• Supporting Colleagues:
  Develop self and others, build relationships, communicate effectively.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  Serve with compassion, solve complex problems, offer advice, ensure quality and safety.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  Demonstrate accountability, steward resources, data‑driven decisions.
• Fostering Innovation:
  Generate new ideas, apply technology, adapt to change.

Certification: Physician's Assistant Certified – Tennessee.

Work Experience: Relevant work experience.

Experience Level: Less than 1 year.

Education: Master’s degree.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Vanderbilt Health is committed to a diverse workforce. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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