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.

Key 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)
• Wound care, 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

  Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Certified (PA-C) and licensed (or eligible) in [State]
• 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!