Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant
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Job Description
- Vascular Surgery Advanced Practice Provider
- St. Joseph’s Hospital – Nashua, NH
Dartmouth Health’s Heart and Vascular Center is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APRN) with RNFA-certification to oversee Vascular Surgery services at Saint Joseph Hospital, an acute care hospital located in Nashua, NH.
In this full-time role, you will be part of the continued growth of our Heart and Vascular Center across southern NH. This largely independent role includes a mix of outpatient, inpatient, vascular lab, and OR services.
Position Highlights
- Independent outpatient management of pre-operative and post-operative vascular surgery patients
- Inpatient rounding, consultations, and emergency department evaluations
- Operative first assist responsibilities alongside vascular surgeons
- Serve as a clinical leader and primary APP presence within the Vascular Lab
- Opportunity to help expand and shape vascular surgery services in the region
- Strong mentorship and professional development support through the academic medical center and APP Center
What Dartmouth Health Has to Offer You
- Generous retirement programs with up to 6% employer match
- Dedicated CME time and funds
- Inclusive and collegial multidisciplinary team
- Relocation bonuses and educational loan assistance for eligible candidates
- Ties to the academic medical center
About St. Joseph Hospital
St. Joseph Hospital is a full-service, not-for-profit health care system serving the greater Nashua area. Our organization includes a 208-bed acute care hospital and numerous outpatient clinics. Building on a century of service to our community, our team members and providers meet the unique and evolving needs of our community through compassion, collaboration, and by continually striving to deliver the highest quality care and experience possible.
About Dartmouth Health
Dartmouth Health stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. This beautiful area combines history, industry, and business, and has consistently ranked as one of the best places in the US to live and work.
Anchored by the academic Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Norris Cotton Cancer Center, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Health, and the acclaimed Dartmouth Institute, with four affiliated hospitals and 30 ambulatory clinics across the region.
With destinations like Boston, New York, the seacoast, and ski country within driving distance, the opportunities - both professional and personal - make New Hampshire the ideal place to work and play.
For additional details, visit dhproviders.org.
To apply, please email Jessie Kaczorowski, Physician and Provider Recruiter at Jessica.M.Kaczorowski@hitchcock.org.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of Vascular Surgery experience required
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and concisely both verbally and in writing with individuals and groups at various levels and various disciplines.
Required Licensure/Certifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program
- Current PA or APRN licensure (or eligibility) in New Hampshire
- Eligible for Federal DEA Registration
- BLS certification
- RNFA certification required for APRN candidates
- Ability to practice independently and manage a broad spectrum of vascular patient care needs
Key Responsibilities
Oversee vascular surgery services including independent outpatient management and inpatient rounding. Perform operative first assist duties and serve as a clinical leader within the Vascular Lab.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 72% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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