Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA-C) | Melbourne, FL | Competitive Pay + Benefits

Health First is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or APRN-C) to join our well-established Vascular Surgery team at Holmes Regional Medical Center (HRMC) in Melbourne, Florida. This is a full-time, employed position within a dynamic and growing practice.

You’ll work alongside a collaborative team of three vascular surgeons and three APPs, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum.

Position Highlights:

•        Balanced schedule with 2–3 days in clinic and 2–3 days in the OR
•        Clinic located at our Gateway office
•        Surgical procedures performed at Holmes Regional Medical Center
•        Responsibilities include:
  o   Rounding and inpatient care
  o   Pre- and post-operative patient management
  o   First-assist duties in surgery
  o   Outpatient clinic visits

Qualifications:

•        PA-C or APRN-C
•        Active Florida license or eligibility for licensure
•        Current NCCPA certification (PAs) or ANCC certification (APRNs)
•        BLS and ACLS certification
•        Case/procedure logs required for credentialing
•        Prior vascular surgery experience strongly preferred

Benefits & Compensation:

•        Competitive salary
•        Comprehensive benefits package
•        Paid malpractice insurance
•        CME allowance
•        Strong administrative and clinical support system

Conveniently located near downtown Melbourne, Holmes Regional Medical Center features 550 beds and more than 570 highly skilled Medical Staff members. As the region's premier tertiary referral hospital, Holmes offers patients life-saving technology at every turn.

The Heart Center at Holmes performs more cardiac procedures than all other hospitals in Brevard and provides patients with all-private rooms. As the only state-accredited Level II trauma center in Brevard and Indian River Counties, Holmes Trauma Center offers 24/7 trauma care and rapid patient transport via First Flight aeromedical helicopter. Additionally, The Birth Suites Mother/Baby Unit offers Brevard's first Level II Neonatal ICU for our tiniest patients.

Holmes is also proud to be the first hospital in Brevard to offer state-of-the-art robotics-assisted surgery for Urology, Prostate, and Gynecological conditions, advanced anterior hip replacement and reverse shoulder surgeries. As a Primary Stroke Center, our goal is to transport, assess, diagnose, and treat each stroke patient within three hours of the onset of their symptoms. We also offer advanced, life-changing Interventional Neuro-Radiology procedures for advanced stroke treatment found nowhere else in Brevard. Our successes have been recognized by the American Stroke Association, who awarded us their Get with the Guidelines Gold Award.

Health First is a distinguished integrated delivery network nestled on Florida's Space Coast and includes four hospitals and over 500 providers. Our commitment to excellence is fueled by the synergy between top-tier medical care and a thriving community. We were recently recognized as one of America’s Top Large Employers for the second straight year by Forbes (#153 out of more than 5,000 companies, and one of only three healthcare systems in Florida to receive this honor). 

Brevard County, located on Florida’s Space Coast, offers an ideal blend of career opportunities and coastal living. From rocket launches at Kennedy Space Center to miles of pristine beaches, the area boasts a wealth of attractions and amenities. Our top-rated public schools rank 3rd in the state, with 98% earning A/B grades, reflecting a strong commitment to education. With no state income tax, you’ll enjoy immediate savings. Whether you’re interested in outdoor activities, the arts, or entertainment, Brevard has something for everyone — from boating, fishing, and surfing along the Atlantic coast to quick access to Orlando’s world-renowned theme parks for weekend adventures.