Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant--Thoracic Surgery (Outpatient)

The Medical Society of the State of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance

401k

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services in Valhalla, NY seeks an APP (NP/PA) for outpatient Thoracic Surgery. This strictly outpatient role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and a fast-evolving team with strong support.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, or call. NYS license eligibility, BLS/ACLS, and a willingness to grow with a dynamic program are preferred.

Qualifications

• Board-certified NP or PA with NYS license or eligibility.
• Ideal thoracic medical/surgical experience; new graduates considered.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide ambulatory care for thoracic surgical conditions.
• Manage patients from initial consult through follow-up.
• Collaborate with thoracic surgeons and multidisciplinary team to plan care.
• Perform ambulatory procedures as trained and needed.
• Coordinate care with Pulmonary, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology andPathology.

Skills

Outpatient care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

NYS license eligible for NP/PA

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Thoracic Surgery (Outpatient)

Valhalla, NY

Summary:

We are looking for a motivated APP (Advanced Practice Provider), Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP), to join our growing Thoracic Surgery ambulatory team at WMCHealth. This strictly outpatient focused role is ideal for an APP interested in the diverse care of Thoracic Surgery patients, and for a clinician who thrives in a collaborative and fast-evolving setting with true support and mentorship.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an established Thoracic Surgery program that is expanding its reach, innovation, and patient care impact
• Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, holidays, or call
• Work in an academic environment with mentorship, learning, and leadership opportunities
• Be part of a supportive culture where APPs are integral to the team, not an afterthought

Role Highlights:

• Provide comprehensive ambulatory care to patients with thoracic surgical conditions, including pulmonary, pleural, mediastinal, esophageal, chest wall, and other thoracic diseases.
• Manage patients across the continuum of surgical care, including initial consultation, preoperative evaluation and optimization, postoperative follow-up, surveillance, and long-term disease management
• Evaluate new and established patents and develop evidence-based plans of care in collaboration with thoracic surgeons and the multidisciplinary care team
• Perform applicable ambulatory procedures based on training, competency, and departmental needs.
• Assist in coordination of care with Pulmonary, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Pathology, and other specialties to facilitate timely diagnosis and treatment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Board certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who possesses, or is eligible to obtain, an applicable NYS license.

• Ideal candidates will have prior thoracic medical or surgical experience, but motivated new graduates will be considered.

• Must possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Willingness to grow with a dynamic program

• Candidates with active BLS and ACLS certification

About Us:

WMCHealth is a 1,900-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. From Level 1, Level 2, and Pediatric Trauma Centers, the region's only acute care children's hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, a state-of-the-art Telemedicine program, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, homecare services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley. Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit WMCHealth.org.

Other:

• Comprehensive salary and benefit package which includes malpractice coverage, CME Allowance, and 401k
• The highest standard of quality practice backed by comprehensive and collaborative support services
• Opportunities for continued professional development, mentoring and career advancement.
• Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physicians Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Us:

WMCHealth is a 1,900-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. From Level 1, Level 2, and Pediatric Trauma Centers, the region's only acute care children's hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, a state-of-the-art Telemedicine program, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, homecare services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley. Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit WMCHealth.org.