Department/Unit:

Surgery Vascular Tech

Work Shift:

Per Diem (United States of America)

Salary Range:

* The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a credentialed position required to function in and practice in an expanded specialty. The NP has the responsibility and accountability for the assessment and management of patients, including ordering diagnostic tests, consultations, therapeutic interventions and the daily implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. Provides comprehensive healthcare sensitive to the needs of the population, including assessment, diagnosing, prescribing, and referrals where appropriate. Enabling patient choice in provision of care, complementing roles of MD and multidisciplinary team. The NP augments a physician's ability to provide medical services to patients; collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations and provide direct patient care services.
* This is a compelling opportunity to join a busy Vascular Surgery program with high patient demand, integrated health system, and a diverse and friendly provider environment.

Job Description/Responsibilities Vascular Surgery PA/NP:

• This role is a Monday-to-Friday position which offers a balanced work-life schedule with no on-call duties, evenings, or weekend shifts.
• Conduct comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations in the outpatient setting.
• Evaluate and manage patients with vascular conditions, including but not limited to: Peripheral arterial disease, Carotid artery disease, Aortic aneurysms, Venous insufficiency and varicose veins, and Dialysis access care.
• Develop and implement treatment plans under physician supervision.
• Perform post-operative and routine follow-up visits.
• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests (e.g., vascular ultrasounds, CT angiography, labs)
• Prescribe medications and manage ongoing medical therapy within scope of practice.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure patient counseling/education.
• Assist with or independently perform: Wound evaluations and management, Suture or staple removal, and Incision checks

Applicants should have the following:

• NYS licensure
• DEA certification
• ACLS/BLS
• Minimum of 1 year's experience in a surgical office and/or operating room experience
• Graduation from an accredited PA or NP program
• Board Certification

About Albany Medical Center Hospital:

• Albany Medical Center: Northeastern New York's Only Academic Medical Center
• Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education and is one of the area's largest private employers. We are like no other health care provider in our region, providing our community with the highest level of patient care across disciplines, while receiving regional, national, and international recognition for high standards in patient care, education, and biomedical research.
• The anchor of the Albany Med Health System, Albany Medical Center has a 766-bed hospital, which offers the widest range of medical and surgical services in the region. Albany Medical College, which trains the next generation of doctors, scientists, and other health care professionals. The College includes a biomedical research enterprise and the region's largest physician practice with more than five hundred doctors.
• Our Service Area: As the only academic medical center within a 150-mile radius, we are committed to patient care, medical education, and biomedical research, ensuring access to medical and technological innovations for the region's three million people.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.