APP (NP or PA)- Ambulatory Thoracic Surgery- NWH Location-MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Thoracic Surgery team. The role offers clinical autonomy within a high-functioning, multidisciplinary setting and opportunities to lead program development.

The position emphasizes outpatient care, collaboration with thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, radiologists, and oncologists, and growth within an academically affiliated health system.

Qualifications

• 2 years APP experience
• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current Massachusetts licensure or eligibility for licensure
• National certification appropriate to discipline
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

Responsibilities

• Independently manage pulmonary nodule clinic.
• Evaluate patients referred through lung cancer screening programs.
• Develop evidence-based care plans including surveillance and diagnostic recommendations.
• Coordinate timely follow-up with multidisciplinary specialists.
• Serve as a primary clinical resource for patients throughout their evaluation and care journey.
• Lead and contribute to program growth, outreach, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Graduated from an accredited PA/NP program

Tools

Epic electronic health records

Job description

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

This position is full-time, 40hrs, M-F, Newton Wellsley Hospital location

Why Join Us

Mass General Brigham, Division of Thoracic Surgery Newton-Wellesley Hospital, is seeking an experienced and collaborative Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Thoracic Surgery practice based at Newton Wellsley Hospital.

This unique role offers the opportunity to become a highly visible and trusted clinical leader within a comprehensive thoracic surgery program. Working alongside three thoracic surgeons, you will play a significant role in delivering coordinated, patient-centered care while developing long-term relationships with patients across the continuum of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. The position combines independent outpatient practice, multidisciplinary collaboration, patient navigation, and program development within an academically affiliated health system.

About the Role

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will provide expert clinical care for patients with thoracic conditions while helping to advance key service lines, including pulmonary nodule evaluation, lung cancer survivorship, and multidisciplinary thoracic oncology care. You will practice with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating closely with thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, radiologists, oncologists, and other members of the care team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an APP interested in building clinical expertise, leading programmatic initiatives, and contributing to the continued growth of thoracic surgery services at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

Pulmonary Nodule Program

• Independently manage a dedicated pulmonary nodule clinic.
• Evaluate patients referred through incidental findings and lung cancer screening programs.
• Develop evidence-based care plans, including surveillance and diagnostic recommendations.
• Coordinate timely follow-up and collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists as needed.
• Serve as a primary clinical resource for patients throughout their evaluation and care journey.

Program Growth and Community Outreach

• Support the continued development of the pulmonary nodule program.
• Build relationships with referring providers and community practices.
• Participate in educational and outreach initiatives focused on lung cancer screening and early detection.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to improve access and program visibility.

Surgical Care Coordination

• Partner with thoracic surgeons to support new patient consultations and treatment planning.
• Review medical records, imaging, pathology, and diagnostic studies.
• Facilitate diagnostic workups, specialty consultations, procedures, and follow-up care.
• Ensure patients experience seamless coordination throughout the treatment process.

Multidisciplinary Thoracic Oncology Care

• Help coordinate the multidisciplinary thoracic oncology conference.
• Prepare and present patient cases for review.
• Work with the care team to ensure timely implementation of treatment recommendations.
• Contribute to collaborative decision-making that optimizes patient outcomes.

Outpatient and Survivorship Care

• Provide longitudinal care and support for thoracic surgery patients.
• Manage patient concerns, Epic communications, and postoperative needs.
• Independently oversee a lung cancer survivorship clinic for selected patients following curative treatment.
• Promote continuity of care through surveillance, patient education, and long-term follow-up.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• 2 years APP experience
• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current Massachusetts licensure or eligibility for licensure.
• National certification appropriate to discipline.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in thoracic surgery, pulmonary medicine, surgical oncology, general surgery, or a related specialty.
• Knowledge of pulmonary nodule management and lung cancer screening guidelines.
• Experience with Epic electronic health records.
• Interest in program development, quality improvement, and physician outreach initiatives.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• High degree of clinical autonomy within a supportive physician partnership model.
• Opportunity to lead and grow specialized thoracic surgery programs.
• Build meaningful, longitudinal relationships with patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across the Mass General Brigham network.
• Access to mentorship and education through one of the nation's leading thoracic surgery programs.
• Make a lasting impact on the growth and future direction of thoracic surgery services at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Nurse [RN - MA License]
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [MA License] or
• Physician Assistant [MA License]

Experience

2 years of experience as a PA or NP required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$135,720.00 - $173,867.20/Annual

Grade

7

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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