VASCULAR SURGERY ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER (NP/PA)

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Department/Unit: Surgery Vascular Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a nurse who, through clinical experience, study and supervised practice in patient care at the masters or doctoral level, has gained expertise in a specific specialty area of patient care services. The NP demonstrates the advanced knowledge, skills, and credentialing required to function in advanced practice and expanded specialty nursing. The NP has the responsibility and accountability for the assessment and management of patients, including ordering diagnostic tests, consultations, therapeutic interventions and the day to day implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. As an advanced practitioner, the NP is essential to the case management of patient with specialized health needs. The NP works in collaboration with the attending physician, primary nurse and other health care providers to provide family centered care. The NP is responsible and accountable for the development and application of specialty practice standards, and research to enhance the quality of care to the patient and the patient's family. This Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) position is a full‑time role within the Division of Vascular Surgery. The APP is a credentialed clinician practicing in an expanded capacity and augmenting the physicians’ ability to provide high‑quality outpatient vascular care. The APP is responsible for assessing and managing vascular surgery patients in the outpatient setting, including conducting new patient evaluations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, managing postoperative follow‑up, performing clinic‑based procedures, and providing comprehensive wound care management for patients with peripheral arterial and venous disease. The APP will also support telephone triage and call management for outpatient vascular concerns to ensure continuity of care. The APP plays an essential role in ongoing care following minimally invasive procedures, endovascular therapies, and open vascular reconstructions, ensuring safe, seamless outpatient recovery. The APP provides comprehensive, culturally sensitive healthcare including assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, patient education, and referrals when appropriate. They work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary vascular team committed to high‑quality, patient‑centered care. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy vascular surgery program with strong patient demand, integrated health‑system support, and a collaborative provider environment. Job Description / Responsibilities: - Full‑time outpatient role - Provide outpatient consultations for new and established patients - Conduct annual evaluations utilizing ultrasound and cross‑sectional imaging - Manage postoperative follow‑up and chronic vascular disease care - Deliver comprehensive outpatient wound assessment and wound care - Provide telephone triage and outpatient call management - Participate in collaborative care planning with the vascular team - Enhance patient access and continuity of care within a high‑volume practice Applicants Should Have: - NYS licensure as an NP or PA - DEA certification - ACLS/BLS - Minimum of 1 year experience in vascular surgery, cardiology, wound care, or other relevant specialty preferred - Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program - National 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 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 500 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. Recruitment Package Offer: Albany Medical Center Hospital offers a comprehensive salary and compensation package that includes sign on bonus, competitive base rate, excellent benefits including health/vision/dental insurances, paid malpractice, CME reimbursement & expense allowance, paid time off for sick days and vacation. Public Service Loan Forgiveness. 403b Retirement savings program with Roth IRA option. The posted salary reflects the starting range of full-time commitment. Additional incentives are available related to quality/performance/merit, extra shift incentives for overtime compensation, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. 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.