Orthopedic Spine Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant)

VHC Health - Arlington, VA Full-Time | Main Hospital Campus

VHC Health Orthopedic Spine Surgery is seeking a versatile Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide coordinated care across three core settings: the outpatient clinic, the hospital or inpatient environment, and the operating room. The APP will flex among these responsibilities according to the surgical schedule, patient census, clinic access needs, team coverage, and service-line priorities.

Why VHC Health

VHC Health is a nationally recognized, independent health system known for clinical excellence, innovation, physician engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Highlights include:

• Ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan region by U.S. News & World Report

• Multiple "A" Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group

• CMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating

• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence

• Accredited with Commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)

• Independent health system with strong physician leadership and administrative support

• Modern ambulatory and inpatient oncology infrastructure with continued investment in cancer services

• Located in Arlington, Virginia - consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States with immediate access to Washington, DC

• At VHC Health, physician leaders have the opportunity to meaningfully influence strategy, operations, quality, and growth while practicing in a collaborative and highly respected clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Outpatient Clinic

• Evaluate and manage new and established patients within scope, including assessment, education, care planning, nonoperative treatment, perioperative care, follow-up, referrals, testing, medications, and patient communications in collaboration with the physician.

• Maintain clinic productivity and efficient use of exam rooms while ensuring accurate documentation, orders, coding support, patient instructions, and timely escalation of urgent findings.
  

Inpatient & Observation Care

• Manage postoperative inpatient and observation patients through assessment, care coordination, order management, patient education, documentation, and communication with the surgeon.

• Support postoperative recovery, discharge planning, scheduled weekend coverage, and timely escalation of urgent clinical issues to ensure safe transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

• Current or eligible Virginia PA licensure, with national certification and prescriptive authority as applicable to the role.

• Current BLS certification; ACLS and other certifications as required by VHC policy or assigned duties.

• Eligibility for VHC medical staff credentialing and privileges appropriate to clinic, inpatient, and perioperative responsibilities, including first-assist privileges when required.

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, adaptability, and ability to work effectively in a physician-led, team-based environment.

• Experience in orthopedic spine, neurosurgery, orthopedics, or another complex surgical specialty.

• Prior first-assist experience and experience with inpatient or observation care, discharge planning, and multidisciplinary perioperative coordination.

• Experience improving ambulatory or perioperative workflows, implementing standard work, or partnering with Epic/IT and practice operations.

• Demonstrated comfort shifting among clinical environments while maintaining dependable communication and follow-through.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Generous paid time off and CME allowance

• Retirement plan options

• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

Compensation Range:

• Physician Assistant: $110,406.40 - $209,768.00 annually

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position-whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate-is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.

The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.

VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.

Join a team that values clinical excellence, professional growth, patient-centered care, and a commitment to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. To apply, please send you CV to Andrea Bell, Director, Physician Services Recruitment: [email protected].