Outpatient Thoracic Surgery and Interventional Pulmonology APP (NP/PA)

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Education assistance

Job summary

Inova Health System in Virginia seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join the Outpatient Thoracic Surgery and Interventional Pulmonology team. The APP will deliver patient-centered care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary outpatient setting alongside thoracic surgeons, interventional pulmonologists, and nursing staff.

The ideal candidate is board-certified with Virginia NP/PA license, BLS, and experience in thoracic or related surgery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Board Certified (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA), BLS certification required.
• Current Virginia Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license (or eligibility for licensure).
• Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation and management for thoracic/interventional pulmonology conditions, including lung nodules, cancer, airway issues, and related disorders.
• Order, interpret, and communicate lab work, imaging (CT, PET, chest X-rays), and pulmonary function tests.
• Coordinate pre-operative evaluations, surgical clearances, and post-operative care across Care teams.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, procedures, recovery, and surveillance.
• Maintain timely documentation within the electronic medical record and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program graduate

Job description

Inova is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing Outpatient Thoracic Surgery and Interventional Pulmonology team. This role provides comprehensive care for patients with thoracic conditions in a collaborative, multidisciplinary outpatient setting. The APP will partner closely with thoracic surgeons, interventional pulmonologists, nursing staff, and other specialists to deliver exceptional patient-centered care throughout the continuum of treatment.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

Committed to Team Member Health:

Offering medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a robust team member wellness program.

Retirement:

Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions-starting on your first day.

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:

Offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 toward eligible student loans.

Mental Health Support:

Offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Work/Life Balance:

Offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities where applicable.

Competitive Compensation Package:

Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses

Thoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider Job Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation and management for patients with thoracic/interventional pulmonology conditions, including lung nodules, lung cancer, airway obstruction, mediastinal masses, pleural effusions, esophageal disorders, chest wall disorders, and benign thoracic diseases.

• Conduct new patient consultations, follow-up visits, and pre-operative and post-operative evaluations.
• Obtain comprehensive patient histories, perform physical examinations, develop treatment plans, and document clinical findings.
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory studies, pulmonary function tests, pathology reports, and diagnostic imaging, including CT, PET, and chest X-rays.
• Perform and interpret chest ultrasounds
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and remove pleural catheters and chest tubes
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and remove gastrostomy/jejunostomy tubes
• Collaborate closely with thoracic surgeons and multidisciplinary teams, including pulmonology, oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, and primary care providers
• Coordinate pre-operative evaluations, surgical clearances, and post-operative care to ensure seamless transitions across the continuum of care.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and ongoing surveillance.
• Manage postoperative concerns, medication adjustments, and symptom management through clinic visits, telephone encounters, and electronic patient communications.
• Facilitate referrals and coordinate care with ancillary services, including pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking cessation programs, nutrition, and social work.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support evidence-based clinical practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

Experience:

Prefer a provider with prior thoracic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, surgical oncology, pulmonology, or related surgical experience, or a minimum of two years of advanced practice clinical experience.

Certification:

Board Certified (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA), BLS certification required.

Licensure:

Current Virginia Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license (or eligibility for licensure).

DEA:

Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of Advanced Practice Provider experience in Thoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Pulmonology, or a related specialty.
• Experience managing patients with thoracic malignancies and post-operative thoracic surgical care.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary cancer care and outpatient surgical practice.