Surgeon - Vascular jobs in Richmond, VA

Vascular Surgery Associates of Richmond is pleased to announce a full-time nurse practitioner position at our West End Office. The position entails working in-office, performing minor procedures, as well as consulting on inpatients.

Vascular Surgery Associates represents a well-established, independent, 8 physician practice with 3 full-time office locations, as well as a prosthetic clinic, surgery center, and vein center. The practice has a proven record of being progressive, while maintaining strong staff retention. Find out more about us at www.VascularSurgeryAssociates.com. Full details of the position are below.

General Purpose of the Job

This position performs the following in an accurate and timely manner: provides evaluation and management services in the outpatient environment; coordinates treatment plans with practice physicians; maintains outstanding documentation for all encounters; consults on designated inpatients; performs sclerotherapy (training to be provided); serves as a resource to office staff for urgent clinical questions that arise when physicians are unavailable. Demonstrates effective customer service skills and a professional manner. Adheres to practice mission and values and applicable regulations.

Prior experience needed in one of the following areas: acute care, cardiology, interventional radiology, and/or vascular, interest in vein work is a real plus. Our practice serves a patient population that is predominantly 55 and older with underlying conditions such as diabetes, kidney failure, heart disease and smoking-related complications. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important, as is a strong work ethic and commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, ultrasound results, etc.)
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Propose treatments for chronic diseases
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health
• Promote good health practices
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research

Skills

• Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
• Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ethics
• Team spirit with a positive attitude
• Patience and even temperament
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
• Valid nurse practitioner license
• Master’s degree; PhD is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Inpatient
• In-person
• Outpatient
• Private practice

License/Certification:

• unexpired Virginia license (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mechanicsville, VA 23116: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person