PA/NP Thoracic surgery
Core
Evaluate, treat, and manage patients with surgical and thoracic conditions across the continuum of care as a physician extender under the direction of Attending Thoracic Surgeons.
Role type
Physician Assistant (Thoracic Surgery)
Builds
Comprehensive patient care plans, preoperative evaluations, postoperative management, and surgical assistance.
Domain
Healthcare / Thoracic Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, diagnosis, medication prescription, procedure performance (chest tube management, bronchoscopy, line insertion), surgical assistance, care plan implementation, discharge planning
Preferred skills
2+ years of PA practice experience
Technologies
Electronic health records, radiology and laboratory systems
Responsibilities
Obtain patient histories and perform preoperative evaluations; participate in postoperative rounds and implement care plans; assist in thoracic surgeries; perform procedures including wound care, venipuncture, arterial blood gases, and chest tube management; write orders and discharge summaries; manage emergencies and prescribe medications.
Seniority
Mid-level, licensed independent practitioner