APP - Lung Screening and Nodule

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider to join our Lung Cancer Program recently recognized as a Center of Excellence by GO2 for Lung Cancer, reflecting the exceptional quality of care we provide and our innovative approach to identifying lung cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages. FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a private, not-for-profit healthcare network serving the Sandhills of North Carolina, nationally recognized as a top 150 place to work in health care by Becker’s Healthcare three years in a row!

Requirements

PA must be a graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program and have NCCPA certification.
NP must be a graduate of a nurse practitioner education program and have national certification.
At least 2 years of Advanced Practice experience, preferably in pulmonology, oncology, or thoracic surgery.
Clean background, NC license, NC DEA, and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

Play an important role in early detection and evaluation of lung cancer.
Focus on evaluation and management of patients through our centralized lung screening and incidental nodule management program.
Work collaboratively with Pulmonology, Thoracic Surgery, Oncology, Nurse Navigators, and Lung Nodule Program Coordinators.
Participate in a highly coordinated, patient-centered model of care.
Work alongside a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Opportunity to become an expert in lung nodule evaluation and lung cancer screening.