Surgical Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA-C), Thoracic Surgery, FT, 8A-4:30P

Baptist Health; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Miami is seeking a Surgical APP to provide patient care in collaboration with surgeons, both in person and via telehealth. The role includes preoperative assessment, assisting in surgery, and managing perioperative care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications include a Masters, Florida APRN license, NP certification, DEA license, BLS, and RNFA, with at least 3 years of clinical experience. On‑call duties apply.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree and Florida APRN license required.
• Nurse Practitioner national certification and DEA license preferred.
• BLS certification and RNFA certification required.
• Minimum 3 years nursing or relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in collaboration with surgeons, face-to-face or via telehealth.
• Performs surgical history/physical exams and orders/interprets tests.
• First assists in surgery and performs operative procedures under supervision.
• Manages pre-, intra-, and post-operative care and clinic responsibilities.
• On-call coverage with high-level decision-making on weekdays and weekends.

Skills

Surgical care

Telehealth delivery

Education

Masters Degree

Florida APRN License

Nurse Practitioner National certification

Job description

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
• And so much more

Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.

Description

The Surgical APP provides patient care in collaboration with specific surgeons face-to-face or via telehealth on communication devices such as phone or computer. Conducts surgical history/physical exams, orders and interprets diagnostic/lab tests and develops plan of care. Writes prescriptions, controlled substances per Delineation of Privileges. First assists in surgery. Performs surgical procedures in the operating room under the direct supervision of the surgeon. Performs procedures in the clinic under direct or indirect supervision. The APP has synergistic relationship with the surgeon and highly technical skills increases patient safety and positive surgical outcomes. Enables the continuity of care by managing patients in the pre, intra and post operative settings. Performs inpatient rounding, consultations, wound care and bedside procedures. In the outpatient setting, manages clinics, clinic procedures, facilitates family and patient education, and participates in grand rounds. Works directly with staff, administration, patients and families to ensure quality care across the continuum as an expert in surgical practice areas. Performs on‑call coverage requiring high‑level decision making on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends inclusive of surgery.

Estimated salary range for this position is $126148.63 - $163993.22 / year depending on experience.

Qualifications

Qualified Surgical APRNs will require: Masters Degree, Valid Florida APRN License, Nurse Practitioner National certification, DEA License, BLS Certification, RNFA Registered Nurse First Assist Certification, 3 years of relevant nursing experience required. Must be compliant with state of Florida requirements for CEUs and licensure. Must obtain medical staff credentialing and privileges as needed for practice location. If APRN requires hospital inpatient medical staff privileges and does not have an acute care certification, refer to BHSF Policy 701 titled Educational and training requirements to be credentialed to work in an acute care setting for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.

Qualified Surgical PAs Will Require

Masters Degree, Valid Florida PA License, NCCPA Certification, DEA License, BLS Certification. Must be compliant with state of Florida requirements for CMEs and licensure. Must obtain medical staff credentialing and privileges as needed for practice location. No experience required.

EOE, including disability/vets