Our client, a nationally renowned academic medical center and integrated healthcare delivery system, is currently hiring an experienced and skilled Chief Physician Assistant (PA) to lead the Vascular Surgery PA team in a procedural-focused role. This leadership position balances hands-on patient care with team management and is ideal for a PA who thrives in procedural medicine, inpatient/outpatient vascular care, and leadership. The Chief PA will work a 4-day, 10-hour shift schedule (4/10s) and play a critical role in advancing vascular care within our institution.
Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Management: - Supervise, mentor, and manage a team of vascular surgery PAs
- Oversee PA scheduling, onboarding, training, and professional development
- Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, procedural standards, and regulatory guidelines
- Act as a liaison between PAs, vascular surgeons, nursing staff, and administration
- Lead quality improvement initiatives to optimize procedural workflows and patient outcomes
Procedural & Clinical Responsibilities (No OR Time): - Perform a variety of vascular procedures, including but not limited to:
- Vein and artery harvesting (for grafting procedures)
- Central and arterial line placement
- Ultrasound-guided vascular access (IVs, arterial/venous catheters)
- Debridement, and complex dressing management
- Sclerotherapy and other venous interventions
- Suture/staple removal and drain management
- Conduct patient evaluations, history & physical exams, and follow-up visits
- Manage pre- and post-procedure patient care for vascular patients
- Order and interpret vascular imaging (ultrasound, CT angiography, MRI) and lab results
- Educate patients on vascular conditions, procedural interventions, and lifestyle modifications
- Work closely with vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans
- Participate in inpatient rounds, case discussions, and multidisciplinary meetings
Requirements:- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Certified (PA-C) and licensed (or eligible) in New York
- Minimum 4+ years of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, or procedural-based experience preferred
- Previous leadership or chief PA experience strongly preferred
- Expertise in vascular access, wound care, and procedural medicine
- Ability to lead a team, optimize procedural workflows, and improve patient outcomes
- Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
Schedule & Benefits: - 4-day, 10-hour shifts (4/10s schedule) - Enjoy a better work-life balance!
- No OR responsibilities - Focus on procedural-based vascular care and leadership
- Competitive salary and leadership stipend
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, CME allowance, malpractice coverage)
- Professional growth opportunities within a top-tier vascular surgery program
If you're an experienced PA leader looking for a procedural-based vascular role with a 4-day workweek and no OR time, we'd love to hear from you!
Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.
