Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) - Thoracic Surgery

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

CME support

Retirement plan

Job summary

HonorHealth Heart & Lung Surgery in Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or Acute Care NP) to join the thoracic surgery team. The role includes inpatient rounding, outpatient clinic, and first assist in the OR, with mentorship and growth opportunities.

Join a collaborative team of three fellowship-trained thoracic surgeons and three APPs, with a fourth APP joining. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, CME, retirement, and sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• PA-C or Acute Care NP; AZ license required or ability to obtain before start.
• Surgical experience welcomed but not required.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient rounding.
• Outpatient clinic duties.
• First assist in the OR.
• Collaborate with Thoracic Surgery and Interventional Pulmonology teams.

Skills

PA-C

Acute Care NP

Arizona license

First assist in OR

Education

PA-C certification

Acute Care NP certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) – Thoracic Surgery

HonorHealth Heart & Lung Surgery | Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona

HonorHealth Heart & Lung Surgery is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our growing Thoracic Surgery team.

Join a collaborative team of three fellowship-trained thoracic surgeons and three experienced APPs, with the addition of a fourth APP to support continued program growth. This role offers a diverse mix of inpatient care, outpatient clinic, and operating room responsibilities, providing excellent mentorship and opportunities for professional growth.

Position Highlights

• Join a collaborative team of 3 Thoracic Surgeons and 3 APPs
• Opportunity for new graduates or experienced APPs
• Mix of inpatient rounding, outpatient clinic, and first assist in the OR
• Monday–Friday daytime schedule with approximately one weekend call per month
• Primary location: John C. Lincoln Medical Center
• Secondary location: Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
• Work alongside both Thoracic Surgery and Interventional Pulmonology teams
• Epic EMR
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, CME, retirement, and sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care NP preferred)
• Arizona license (or ability to obtain before start)
• Surgical experience is welcomed but not required, new graduates are encouraged to apply

Why HonorHealth?

HonorHealth is a physician-led, nonprofit health system serving more than two million people across the Phoenix metropolitan area. As Arizona's primary teaching affiliate of the Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine & Medical Engineering, HonorHealth is committed to innovation, education, and delivering exceptional patient care.

Our network includes:

• 9 acute-care hospitals
• 600+ employed physicians and APPs
• 20 residency and fellowship programs
• HonorHealth Research Institute
• Epic EMR
• Physician-friendly culture with strong APP support and professional development

If you're looking to build your career with a collaborative surgical team that values mentorship, autonomy, and clinical excellence, we'd love to hear from you.