Overview

United Vein & Vascular Centers is a life-changing healthcare innovator that is rapidly expanding access to state-of-the-art, minimally invasive vein and vascular care as we grow our footprint across the country. The unparalleled outcomes we achieve are made possible by dynamic team members like YOU working alongside our exceptional team of skilled physicians and passionate staff. Join us on our journey to transform lives as we raise the bar for patient service and outcomes! Explore exciting career opportunities with United Vein & Vascular Centers and unlock your potential!

We offer a supportive culture that is driven by deep commitment to the success of our patients and our teams. We invest in YOU and are dedicated to creating individualized opportunities for career advancement. In addition, we invest in our employees by offering:

• Competitive compensation package
• Outstanding work life balance
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401K plan match
• Life insurance (100% company paid)
• PTO and paid holidays
• We invest substantial energy and resources in building a highly-engaged culture where your voice is heard, you are connected to a community of professionals who share your values, and you can thrive.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experienced in diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with vascular disease, including lower extremity venous insufficiency and peripheral arterial disease. This position is office-based and primarily focused on consultations, ongoing evaluations, follow-up care, and in-office procedures. The Advanced Practice Provider will work closely with the physician and perform consultations and procedures within his/her scope of practice once trained and qualified. 

This position will be based out of our Paradise Valley location and will consistently float to our Chandler, Goodyear and Peoria locations. 

• Obtain complete medical and surgical histories and perform physical examinations focusing on lower extremity vascular condition.
• Educate patients and/or families about venous insufficiency, vascular ulcers, wound care, and peripheral arterial disease.
• Develop a patient-specific treatment plan.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Discuss patient with internal wound and vascular specialists as needed or refer to external specialists if services cannot be provided to patients in the clinic.
• Perform and/or assist with procedures that may include ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, microphlebectomy, puncture aspiration, and/or limited ultrasound studies.
• Collaborate with supervising physician regarding complex patients, abnormal findings, or side effects to treatment.
• Perform independent evaluations and treatment in emergency situations.
• Respond to patient telephone calls regarding medical conditions and emergencies.
• Document using an electronic medical record.
• Prescribe and administer medications in accordance with state laws and scope of practice.
• Work with a physician under a collaborative agreement, including the scope of practice and level of supervision required.
• Participate in continuing education to sustain skill set and for professional growth and development.
• As a clinical partner to the physician, develop and maintain relationships with other local practices, advanced practice providers, and physicians.
• Participate in peer review activities.
• Assist and/or participate in the training of clinical staff.
• Promote continuous improvement and deliver safe and effective care according to UVVC clinical guidelines and best practices.
• Demonstrate and promote a work culture committed to UVVC’s Core Values: understanding, nurturing, ingenuity, trust, excellence, and diversity.
• Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with UVVC’s Standards of Conduct as outlined in our Employee Handbook.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with UVVC policies, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other applicable laws and regulations. PHI is a top priority of our organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least two years of inpatient, outpatient, or surgical setting required.
• Procedural experience preferred.
• Vascular experience strongly preferred.
• Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program.
• Current and Active NP or PA license in the state you are working.
• Current national certification through AANP or ANCC for Nurse Practitioner.
• Current national certification through NCCPA for Physician Assistant.
• Current in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Ability to obtain DEA license.
• Must be willing and able to travel to other UVVC locations as needed.
• Dependable; able to meet reliable attendance and punctuality standards.