VHC Health·Arlington, Virginia
The APP will support medical activities, performance metrics, and quality control standards within the Trauma Surgery department. They are responsible for maintaining a collaborating agreement with physicians to define their clinical role, privileges, and documentation duties.
PRN APP (Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant) - Trauma Surgery
Purpose & Scope: An Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) employed by VHC Health Physicians (“Physician Group”) is required to complete an APP Agreement with their Collaborating Physician(s). This Agreement will describe the APP’s role and function, APP/Physician Relationship, Functions of the APP, Privileges/Procedures, Prescriptive Authority, Documentation Responsibilities and Evaluation process. Overall, the APP will support objectives, budget, performance metrics and medical activities at an Individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.
Master's in Nursing Required or Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.\nIn addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.\nVHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.\nThe posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.\nVHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.\nVHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.
Candidates must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Virginia, with a Master's in Nursing or graduation from an accredited PA program. BLS certification is required, while ACLS is preferred for PAs.
Market context
In Virginia, advanced-practice roles like this are often competitive because employers look for clinicians who can work across outpatient primary care, urgent care, or emergency settings and see patients of all ages. This posting requires a master’s degree in a physician assistant program, active NCCPA certification, a DC license, and at least 2 years of experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm licensure and setting fit before applying.
