Advanced Practice Provider (APP / PA / NP)-Cardiology- Structural Heart / Valve

Overview

UVA Health is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) specializing in Vascular Medicine to join our team. The Vascular Medicine team is expanding, adding both physicians and APP positions to the ambulatory team. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside leading vascular medicine specialists in a dynamic care team, providing comprehensive care to patients with vascular conditions such as varicose veins, lymphedema, leg swelling, CVD, venous insufficiency, TOS, PAD, HTN, HLD, DVT / VTE. Other more complex vascular conditions including malformations, aortitis / arteritis, renal aneurysms / dissections, Raynaud\'s with wounds, HHT, HAAP, the branch of the decision tree with mesenteric disease, MALS, celiac artery aneurysms, SCAD, FMD, KTW, Birt-Hogg Dube, aortic dissections may be co-managed with the physician and APP.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care : Conduct thorough evaluations of patients with vascular diseases, including obtaining detailed medical histories, and performing physical examinations.
• Diagnostic Procedures : Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as ultrasounds, CT scans, and MRIs to assess vascular health.
• Treatment Planning : Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, which may include medication management, lifestyle modifications, and coordination with surgical interventions.
• Patient Education : Provide education to patients and their families regarding vascular conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures.
• Collaboration : Work closely with vascular medicine physicians, interventional radiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Documentation : Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) in compliance with UVA Health policies and regulatory standards. UVA Health uses dictation software and visit recording software to aid in note completion while maintaining focus on the patient, improving documentation, increasing efficiency and reducing workload outside of the clinic encounter.
• Travel : This APP position will be required to travel off main campus to provide care at our outreach locations (Augusta Specialty and Culpeper) averaging about once a month. Travel time to these locations is considered part of the clinic time.

Advanced level healthcare professionals who diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of health conditions and diseases. They play a central role in the healthcare system, working to improve patient health through direct patient care, medical intervention, and health education.

These roles are responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients admitted to the hospital. They manage acute medical conditions, coordinate treatment plans, and work closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure continuous, high-quality care in an inpatient setting.

Minimum Requirements

Education : Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master\'s degree.

Experience : Department and unit specific.

Licensure : License or license eligible as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS / NRP, as required, specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

Physical Demands

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending / stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion : computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift / push / pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood / body fluids and infectious disease.

Position Compensation Range : $96,907.20 - $155,043.20 Annual

Benefits

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions / procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children\'s hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

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