Vascular Surgery Advanced Practitioner

Vascular Surgery Advanced Practitioner

Progressive Physician Associates (PPA) is a multi-specialty group consisting of Interventional Radiologists, Diagnostic Radiologists, and Vascular Surgeons who provides services to St. Luke’s University Health Network.

We have established an advanced practitioner service to extend the excellent clinical care our vascular surgeons provide throughout St. Luke’s Hospital Network. The advanced practitioner will provide comprehensive medical /surgical care to patients at multiple sites, in collaboration with physicians and other staff. This includes medical evaluation, diagnostic testing, treatment, counseling and education to patients and their families while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team. The selected candidates will play an integral part in the development and integration of this service into a currently high functioning Vascular Surgery practice.

• Work in collaboration with vascular surgeons, fellows, advanced practitioners and multidisciplinary team
• Educate patient/family counseling on disease process, minimally invasive endovascular and surgical procedures
• Order and evaluate labs and diagnostic imaging
• Participates in ongoing QI/PI activities and continuing education
• Functions as a mentor and resource providing guidance to coworkers and staff

• 4 – 10-hour weekdays at varying St Luke’s Heart and Vascular Centers
• Up to 10 On Call Weekend shifts per year with assignments based on coverage needs and team schedule
• Primarily outpatient with a mix inpatient 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, and to learn about vascular surgery
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to interface and collaborate with patients, families, staff and providers effectively
• Maintain knowledge of current medical practices and skills
• The position will require flexibility to cover any site in the St. Luke’s University Health Network

• Current Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or
• The American Nurses Credentialing Center for Nurse Practitioners required
• Nurse Practitioner with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania

• The Lehigh Valley is 1 hour north of Philadelphia and 1.5 hours west of New York City
• Excellent schools and universities
• Strong sense of community, affordable cost of living
• Vibrant restaurants, annual festivals, farmers’ markets
• Myriad of outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, biking, and golf

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits Package
• Substantial Retirement Plan Package
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Generous PTO Package