APP - Vascular Surgery

Opportunity:

NP/PA - Surgery - Vascular

Job Details:

• Coverage needed ASAP on an ongoing basis, likely 6 months, at 40 hours per week with some call
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• 24/7 service coverage spread amongst 7-8 APPs with shifts varying between 10-hour and 12-hour options requiring flexibility for either
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• Typical shifts include 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM depending on staffing needs
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• Nights and weekends are required but rotated amongst all staff; weekend and night shifts are scheduled in-house hours, not considered call
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• Call coverage required approximately 1-2 days per week, either in-house or beeper call with phone forwarded to cell
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• 100% inpatient setting with no clinic; adult and geriatric patient population
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• Typical census of 15-20 patients total with individual rounding on 3-5 patients per day and approximately 7-8 OR cases per day
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• Responsibilities include inpatient medical management, rounding, and first assisting in the OR for approximately 5 surgeons
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• Must be comfortable with medical management including diabetes, hypertension, and acute illness, as well as pre and post-operative vascular surgical care
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• Must be comfortable with open vascular cases including peripheral bypass, carotid surgery, AV fistula creation, and open abdominal aortic surgery
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• Bedside procedures may include suturing, permcath removal, wound vacs, and dressing changes/wound care
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• Vascular surgery only with no cross-specialty coverage
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• EMR system: Epic
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• NP or PA with RNFA credential required
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• Active NY State License required at time of submission
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• BLS and ACLS certifications required
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• Minimum 2-3 years of vascular surgery experience required; candidates with cardiac surgery experience that included vascular surgery cross-coverage will also be considered

Facility:

This is an approximately 450-bed acute care hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and surgical services. The vascular surgery service is a very busy and high-acuity program supported by a dedicated, full-time team of NPs and PAs, many of whom have been with the team for at least five years with minimal turnover. The facility provides a collaborative and experienced work environment with direct coverage of multiple surgeons' patients and surgeries.

Location:

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse offers a vibrant mix of cultural attractions, professional sports, and a thriving food and arts scene set against the backdrop of beautiful upstate New York. With access to the Finger Lakes, the Adirondacks, and a strong sense of community, Syracuse is an excellent destination for healthcare professionals seeking both career opportunity and quality of life.