Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery
About The Position
The Division of Thoracic Surgery is seeking a NP or PA to join a collaborative team of advanced practice providers, surgeon consultants, fellows, residents, nurses, and other allied health staff to provide comprehensive hospital and clinic coverage for adult surgical patients undergoing complex thoracic procedures. NPs and PAs are integral members of a talented surgery team, where teamwork, learning, and collaboration are essential to meeting patient needs. Responsibilities include independent preoperative assessments, coordination of patient care, and management of surgical patients in both preoperative and postoperative outpatient settings. The NP/PA team also participates in all aspects of care for hospitalized patients, including admission, discharge, daily rounding, and patient education. Duties encompass comprehensive patient assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, diagnosing conditions, and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, with a high level of autonomy expected.
Requirements
- New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Independent preoperative assessments
- Coordination of patient care
- Management of surgical patients in both preoperative and postoperative outpatient settings
- Participation in all aspects of care for hospitalized patients, including admission, discharge, daily rounding, and patient education
- Comprehensive patient assessment
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
- Diagnosing conditions
- Prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies
Benefits
- CME up to 7 trip days and an annual allotment of $4,400
- State License Renewal Fees
- DEA License Renewal Fees
- Required professional certification and recertification fees
- Membership dues for professional organizations
- Subscriptions to professional journals
- Registration fees for professional conferences and on-line or self-study courses
- One Apple iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone per year for patient care purposes
- Relocation assistance for candidates 70 or more miles away from Rochester, MN
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
