NP-PA-Vascular-Hospital Coverage Only

Overview Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented NP or PA for Vascular Surgery - in-patient.

Hours

• Per Diem – flexible shifts & hours
• Shift: Day – weekend, holiday, on-call.

Location

• St. Luke’s & Charlton Memorial Hospitals -
• New
• Bedford &
• Fall
• River,
• MA
• A career at
• Southcoast
• Health offers you: A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package Generous Earned Time Off Package*
• Employee Wellbeing Program 403B Retirement Plan with company match Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training **Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Position reports to the Chief Department of Vascular Surgery or designee, perform duties in being responsible for evaluation, care and management of patients with vascular disease in an inpatient ward setting including call responsibilities under the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts governing Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner practice. Support a team of 4 surgeons and 7 APPs currently. Inpatient responsibilities include supporting surgeons for IR procedures, OR first assisting, caring for patients after surgery and coordinating discharges, completing inpatient/ED consults and follow ups, and more.

Qualifications

Physician Assistant: Bachelors degree in a related field is required. Graduate of an A.M.A.-approved Physician Assistant program is required. Certification from a National accrediting body to practice as a Physician Assistant is required. Nurse Practitioner: Master of Science Degree in Nursing is required. Certification from a National accrediting body to practice as a Nurse Practitioner is required. Current Massachusetts R.N. registration is required. Nurse Practitioner Certificate/Physician Assistant Certificate is required. The ability to care for adult patients with a wide range of medical problems is required. Position responsibilities require the maturity, self-confidence and ability to follow complex patient management plans as directed by the Attending Surgeon. A minimum of three years of related work experience is preferred. Physician Assistant: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants within one year of hire. Must be qualified in all basic and advanced cardiac support standards. Eligible for state and federal controlled substances registration. Nurse Practitioner: Certification issued by the Commonwealth of MA to practice as an RN. Current Nurse Practitioner license required. OR first assist is not required for per diem but is ideal. Pay Range USD $66.00 - USD $85.00 /Hr.