Full-Time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) – Trauma Surgery
VHC Health – Arlington, Virginia | Full-Time | Main Hospital Campus
VHC Health is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Trauma Surgery team.
This opportunity offers the ability to practice in a fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment as part of a multidisciplinary trauma program at a nationally recognized, Level II Trauma Center. The APP will work closely with Trauma Surgeons, Emergency Medicine Physicians, specialists, nursing staff, and ancillary teams to provide comprehensive care for trauma and acute surgical patients throughout the continuum of care.
The ideal candidate is an experienced APP who thrives in a team-oriented environment, demonstrates excellent clinical judgment, and is committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.
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
Position Overview
The Trauma Surgery APP will provide comprehensive inpatient management for trauma and acute care surgery patients in collaboration with supervising physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.
The APP will be responsible for patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, care coordination, discharge planning, and follow-up management. This role requires strong clinical decision-making skills, flexibility, and the ability to effectively manage patients in a dynamic surgical environment.
Clinical Responsibilities
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage trauma surgery patients across the continuum of care
• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Conduct inpatient rounds and participate in multidisciplinary care planning
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory studies
• Perform procedures within established privileges and scope of practice
• Assist with trauma activations, consultations, and patient management
• Coordinate patient transitions of care, discharge planning, and follow-up services
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, therapists, case managers, and consulting services
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record
Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current Virginia Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure required
• Current Virginia Registered Nurse licensure required for Nurse Practitioners
• Current NCCPA certification required for Physician Assistants
• Two years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience preferred
• Previous Trauma Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, or Surgical APP experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
Position Highlights
• Practice within a well-established Level II Trauma Center
• Collaborative team environment with Trauma Surgeons and multidisciplinary specialists
• Exposure to a broad range of traumatic injuries and acute surgical conditions
• Opportunity to care for complex, high-acuity patients
• Strong clinical support and collaborative physician leadership
• Modern facilities and advanced clinical resources
Compensation & Benefits
· Comprehensive medical benefits
· Retirement plan options
· Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Purpose & Scope:
A Nurse Practitioner (NP) employed by VHC Health Physicians (“Physician Group”) is required to complete a NP Agreement with their Collaborating Physician(s). This NP Agreement will describe the NP’s role and function, NP/Physician Relationship, Functions of the NP, Privileges/Procedures, Prescriptive Authority, Documentation Responsibilities and Evaluation process.
Overall, the NP will support objectives, budget, performance metrics and medical activities at an Individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.
Education:
Master's in Nursing Required
Experience:
Two Years Nurse Practitioner Preferred
Certification/Licensure:
Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) by the Virginia Department of Health Professions Required
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions Required
At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.
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.