Advanced Practice Provider - Thoracic Surgery

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Thoracic Surgery team. You will care for acute and complex chest conditions, work with surgeons and an experienced APP team, and enjoy strong tenure and support for long‑term growth.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. Full-time, 12-hour day shifts with no night coverage; one Saturday every four weeks; no call. APPLY by contacting [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant required.
• MO APRN license with board certification/eligibility.
• Experience: <2 years or 2-5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate, patient- and family-centered care.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, educate, and coordinate care for acute and chronic health needs in inpatient setting.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, trainees and other health professionals.
• Maintains professional accountability and participates in quality initiatives.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Education

Master's Degree

Nursing, Physician Assistant

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you looking for a career as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Thoracic Surgery? Look no further than BJC! At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, you’ll have the opportunity to join a highly respected Thoracic Surgery team caring for patients with complex chest conditions. This role offers the chance to develop advanced surgical and acute care expertise while working alongside experienced surgeons, fellows, residents, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

*** New graduates are also encouraged to apply ***

Position Details:

• Full-time, 12-hour day shifts (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
• No call and no night coverage required
• Weekend commitment of one Saturday every four weeks
• Manage acute-care and intermediate-care thoracic surgery patients in a progressive care setting
• Opportunities to work closely with surgeons, fellows, residents, and an experienced APP team
• Strongly supportive team with exceptional tenure and retention, making it an ideal long‑term career opportunity
• Preferred: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience

For questions about this position, please contact [e-mail].

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full‑time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The advanced practice provider functions within their scope of practice as a healthcare provider, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to patients and families. The role demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered within the inpatient setting. This position demonstrates an advanced level of clinical knowledge, communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and systems‑based practice. They work with administration staff, nurses, physicians, medical/surgical trainees, and other staff to assure safe, effective, quality patient care.Minimum Board Certification(s):Barnes Jewish Hospital (BJH): Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C), Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP- with appropriate experience)St. Louis Children's Hospital (SLCH): Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (CPNP-PC), Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (CPNP-AC), or FNPPreferred Board Certification(s): BJH: Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C), Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)SLCH: CPNP-AC

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient and family‑centered care for health recovery, illness prevention, treatment of critically ill, or end‑of‑life care.
• Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs in an academic inpatient setting.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with patients, families, physicians, medical/surgical trainees, and other health professionals.
• Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice by participating in professional development, quality initiative/performance activities, and implementing standards of care within area of specialization.
• BJC has determined this is a safety‑sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree
• Nursing, Physician Assistant

Experience

• <2 years
• Nursing, Physician Assistant

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Lic APRN in MO-Board cert/elig

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Doctorate
• Nursing, Physician Assistant

Experience

• 2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer