Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) Vascular Surgery (Aorta Program Lead)
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Job Description - Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) Vascular Surgery (Aorta Program Lead) (240004J5)Facility ProfileTGH is the area's only level I trauma center and one of just two ABA-verified adult & pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to one of the busiest solid organ transplant centers in the country. TGH is a nationally designated comprehensive stroke center, and has a 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. Other outstanding centers include cardiovascular, orthopedics, high-risk and normal obstetrics, urology, ENT, endocrinology, and the Children's Medical Center, which features a nine-bed pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric kidney transplant services. As the region's leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.Tampa General Hospital was named the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021, and recognized as one of America's Best Hospitals in five medical specialties: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, and Orthopedics. Tampa General Hospital has been designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest recognition for nursing excellence, for the fourth consecutive time. TGH is accredited by The Joint Commission and was awarded disease-specific certification in five medical specialties. TGH is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).Job SummaryPosition Summary: The Vascular Surgery APP (Aorta Program Lead) will be responsible for helping to manage the clinical care of patients in the Aortic Disease Program within the Vascular Surgery Center of Excellence. The Aorta Program Lead will work closely with faculty and staff from vascular and cardiac surgery to provide high-quality care to patients with aortic disease (aneurysms, dissections, etc). They will also ensure the smooth development, implementation, and operation of the Aorta program. The position will be focused on the outpatient care of patients in the clinical practice.ResponsibilitiesIndependently evaluate and develop treatment plans for New and Established patients in outpatient clinicDevelop and oversee pre- and post-operative outpatient protocols for patients with aortic diseaseWork closely with Aortic Program Nurse Navigator and other vascular staff to coordinate the pre- and post-operative care of patientsParticipate in aortic-related clinical research and publication activitiesCollaborate with the quality improvement team to identify opportunities for quality projects and maintenance of associated registriesEducate patients, families, and healthcare providers about aortic aneurysms/dissection and their managementKeep abreast of current best practices, guidelines, and developments in the patient populationQualificationsPA and/or NP, with Acute Care or Gerontology certification is eligible for this role. Vascular Surgery experience is preferred. Current licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Florida.Minimum 1 year experience as a provider with surgical specialtyCardiac or Vascular ICU experience strongly preferredStrong clinical skills and knowledge of cardiovascular disease (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, etc) managementExcellent communication and leadership skillsAbility to work effectively in a team and independentlyCommitment to ongoing professional development and process improvementPrimary LocationTampaWork LocationsTGH Main Campus1 Tampa General CircleTampa 33601Eligible for Remote Work: On SiteJobAdvance Practice ProviderScheduleFull-timeScheduled Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday#J-18808-Ljbffr