Outpatient Thoracic Surgery & Interventional Pulmonology APP

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 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.