PRN APP (Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant)- Cardio & Thoracic Surgery
Company: VHC Health
Location: Arlington
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Qualifications Purpose & Scope:
An Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician
Assistant) employed by VHC Health Physicians (“Physician Group”) is
required to complete an APP Agreement with their Collaborating
Physician(s). This Agreement will describe the APP’s role and
function, APP/Physician Relationship, Functions of the APP,
Privileges/Procedures, Prescriptive Authority, Documentation
Responsibilities and Evaluation process. Overall, the APP 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 or Graduation from an
accredited Physician Assistant program required. Experience: Two
Years Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Preferred.
Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or
Physician Assistant by the Virginia Department of Health
Professions Required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the
Virginia Department of Health Professions Required for NPs. Current
NCCPA certification required; and BLS certification required; and
ACLS certification preferred for PAs. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Washington Commanders selected VHC Health as its women’s health
partner because of the health system’s continued commitment to
advancing women’s health, reducing the stigma of mental health, and
creating greater access to care in the Washington, DC metro region.
Received a top ranking in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for the
fourth year in a row. Ranking over 2,800 hospitals in 28 countries,
this study asked 85,000 medical experts across the world to
participate in an online survey covering topics such as
recommendation of hospital, satisfaction of patient care, quality
of care for specific treatments, among other factors. Recognized by
the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospital in eight categories:
bariatric surgery, obstetrics, heart care, minimally invasive
surgery, orthopedics, cancer care, comprehensive breast care,
women’s services, mammogram and patient experience. This award is
graded based on the best publicly available information, patient
surveys and accreditation information, and the Women’s Choice Award
delivers a simplified, objective ranking to each category. Named a
2023 Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek. One of 175 hospitals and
just three in the Washington, DC metro region to be included in the
rankings. Named best hospital for billing ethics by Money magazine
and The Leapfrog Group. This is the first-ever Leapfrog Best
Hospitals ranking to help patients make educated decisions about
which institutions are best for the money. OUR COMMUNITY Living in
Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., you
can have it all: a lucrative job at a forward-thinking company –
plus access to the country’s greatest historical sites, a bustling
café culture, active nightlife and concert going, a thriving wine
region, seven professional sports teams, and a mild four-season
climate with year-round kayaking, biking, and hiking. We offer some
of the best public and private schools in the nation and access to
60 colleges and universities. In fact, we are the most educated
region in the country. Here, there are no compromises. NOVA is one
of the best places to live and work in the country. Arlington is
home to the Pentagon, and the Arlington National Cemetery. Home to
more than 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters, including the
6th highest number of Fortune 500 companies. Northern Virginia is
one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in the
United States Fairfax County has many of the highest ranking
schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports.
Arlington County also offers outstanding schools - about 94 percent
of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend
college. Two major airports with direct flights to 109 domestic and
60 international destinations. Northern Virginia has many
recreational and community amenities including: over 89 miles of
biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community
centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.
Minutes to the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums, Tyson’s Corner,
and Wolftrap National Park for the Performing Arts Whether you
choose to live in Arlington County, Fairfax County, City of
Alexandria or in any of the other great areas in the DC area, you
will have little problem in finding a location that is right for
you. 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.
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