APP (NP or PA)- Ambulatory Thoracic Surgery- NWH Location-MGH

Mass General Brigham•Newton, MA

6d•$135,720 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham’s Division of Thoracic Surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide ambulatory care for patients with thoracic conditions. Working with three thoracic surgeons and a multidisciplinary team, the Advanced Practice Provider practices with a high degree of autonomy while coordinating care across diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. The role includes independent pulmonary nodule and lung cancer survivorship clinics, surgical care coordination, multidisciplinary thoracic oncology collaboration, and support for program development and community outreach. The provider assesses and manages medical and surgical patients through diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, develops and evaluates plans of care, and provides patient counseling and education. The role includes histories and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests, prescribing medications in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies, maintaining timely clinical documentation, and performing appropriate bedside procedures. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, Monday-through-Friday day-shift position based onsite at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program; a master's degree is required.
Current Massachusetts licensure or eligibility for licensure.
National certification appropriate to the discipline.
Applicable Massachusetts credentials: Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), or Physician Assistant (PA).
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Skill in taking medical histories, assessing medical conditions, and interpreting findings.
Ability to maintain quality-control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Experience cannot be substituted for the required degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience in thoracic surgery, pulmonary medicine, surgical oncology, general surgery, or a related specialty.
Knowledge of pulmonary nodule management and lung cancer screening guidelines.
Experience with Epic electronic health records.
Interest in program development, quality improvement, and physician outreach initiatives.

Responsibilities

Independently manage a dedicated pulmonary nodule clinic and evaluate patients referred through incidental findings and lung cancer screening programs.
Develop evidence-based surveillance and diagnostic care plans, coordinate timely follow-up, and serve as a primary clinical resource for patients during evaluation and care.
Support development of the pulmonary nodule program and build relationships with referring providers and community practices.
Participate in educational and outreach initiatives focused on lung cancer screening and early detection, and work with clinical and operational leaders to improve access and program visibility.
Partner with thoracic surgeons on new patient consultations and treatment planning.
Review medical records, imaging, pathology, and diagnostic studies; facilitate diagnostic workups, specialty consultations, procedures, and follow-up care.
Help coordinate the multidisciplinary thoracic oncology conference, prepare and present patient cases, and support timely implementation of treatment recommendations.
Provide longitudinal care and support for thoracic surgery patients, manage patient concerns, Epic communications, and postoperative needs.
Independently oversee a lung cancer survivorship clinic for selected patients following curative treatment, promoting surveillance, patient education, and long-term follow-up.
Provide direct patient care, counseling, and teaching; perform histories and physical examinations; order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests; and develop appropriate care and follow-up plans.
Order medications and write prescriptions in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
Provide high-quality, timely clinical documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinicians and contribute to shared decisions that support patient outcomes.