NP/PA, Vascular Surgery Limb Preservation Program

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our growing Limb Preservation Program at Emory Healthcare. This role is ideal for a clinician with vascular and/or wound care experience who is passionate about improving access to early revascularization and helping build a comprehensive limb preservation system.

 

The APP will combine direct patient care with multidisciplinary coordination and program development to support high-risk PAD and chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) patients.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Evaluate and manage patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD), CLTI, surgical, traumatic and venous stasis related wounds
• Facilitate rapid access for high-risk referrals to ensure timely imaging and intervention
• Coordinate care across vascular surgery, podiatry, infectious disease, wound care, and other appropriate care providers
• Participate in outpatient vascular clinic and inpatient consult coverage
• Assist in developing and refining standardized limb preservation pathways
• Support quality improvement initiatives and referral outreach efforts
• Maintain accurate documentation and understanding of vascular billing and workflow processes
• Assist in tracking quality metrics (ie time to revascularization, procedural conversion rates, limb salvage outcomes)
• Lead/co-lead monthly limb salvage conference

 

 

Prior experience in vascular surgery, wound care management, limb preservation  or surgical specialty is preferred. 

 

Why Join Us

 

This is a unique opportunity to help shape and grow a comprehensive limb preservation program within a collaborative vascular service line. The role offers meaningful clinical impact, multidisciplinary engagement, and the ability to contribute to a system focused on improving outcomes for patients at risk for limb loss.

 

 

Description

Job Description: Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients. Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient In collaboration with physician, arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professional or community services. Educates patient on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, at home medical care, medication and other issues related to medical or health problems. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments Maintains and updates current, accurate patient records including medical assessment, interventions, and evaluations Collects and interprets diagnostic data to implement appropriate care patient care plans Prepares statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols; reports on progress, adverse trends and appropriate conclusions and recommendations Trains and teaches other health care professionals including students and residents in techniques and procedures unique to specific setting Actively participates on organizational health services committees Performs related responsibilities as required Minimum Qualifications: Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalen