Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery
About The Position
The Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) provides healthcare services to patients under the supervision of and/or in collaboration with an attending physician. Services include medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, referrals, diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription. The Advanced Practitioner serves as a patient advocate and participates in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives. In Thoracic Surgery, the role supports a surgical practice treating benign and malignant thoracic conditions across outpatient care, inpatient care, and surgical assistance. The position includes perioperative assessment and management, intraoperative assistance, postoperative rounding, and outpatient evaluation as assigned. The practitioner also participates in education, research, quality improvement, and clinical management guideline development.
Requirements
- Board-eligible or board-certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant.
- Current license to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by job location.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a surgical setting is preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assess, treat, counsel, and educate patients and their families.
- Evaluate patients, perform physical examinations, and obtain, review, and update medical histories.
- Determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, including radiologic and laboratory studies, and interpret results accurately.
- Develop and implement patient management and treatment plans based on assessed needs.
- Coordinate and communicate patient care with healthcare professionals and institutions.
- Provide high-quality care based on best practices and evidence-based medicine.
- Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures in accordance with granted clinical privileges.
- Conduct virtual care services when requested, including clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, and escalation as appropriate.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge, complete required continuing medical education, and participate in professional development activities.
- Participate in research, development, implementation, and tracking of clinical management guidelines.
- Teach multidisciplinary students and physician residents and fellows, and serve as an AP student clinical rotation preceptor when assigned.
- Participate in performance improvement related to clinical outcomes, service, operations, and safety.
- Use the electronic medical record and maintain timely, appropriate documentation for professional services and billing.
- Use resources effectively and efficiently and demonstrate financial accountability.
- Perform preoperative and postoperative assessment and management of assigned surgical patients, ensuring appropriate orders are placed and completed.
- Assist the surgeon during scheduled and emergency procedures, including first- or second-assist duties, drain placement, wound closure, and sterile dressing application.
- Evaluate and round on postoperative patients daily, and determine and order appropriate studies and therapeutic regimens.
- Assist with outpatient office hours as assigned, including preoperative and postoperative evaluation, documentation, and communication with referring and family physicians.
- Maintain relevant surgical patient databases for performance and quality improvement.
Benefits
- Robust orientation program for all experience levels, including new graduates
- Advanced Practitioner mentorship program
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Competitive compensation package
- CME and certification cost reimbursement
- Fitness and Sports Performance Center memberships
- Malpractice insurance
- Dedicated, well-educated support staff
- Teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development opportunities
- Room for advancement and growth within the Network
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
