Thoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

The VIOS Clinic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic in Austin, TX is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver comprehensive perioperative and longitudinal care to adult thoracic surgery patients across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings.

As an integral team member, you will perform advanced surgical first assisting, preoperative evaluations, intraoperative and postoperative management, and transitions of care, while documenting accurately and supporting quality improvement and research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or PA studies and appropriate licensure.
• Minimum two years of surgical experience.
• Thoracic surgery experience preferred.
• Advanced certifications welcome.
• Ability to perform bedside procedures and document clinical information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide preoperative evaluations.
• Intraoperative and postoperative management.
• Thoracic surgery bedside procedures.
• Outpatient assessments and patient education.
• Transitions of care and care coordination.
• Manage post-operative complications and thoracentesis / chest tube management.
• Accurate documentation.
• Contribute to quality improvement and research; mentorship; safety compliance.

Skills

Procedural competence

Clinical judgment

Collaboration

Resilience under pressure

Patient advocacy

Adaptability

Education

Master's in Nursing or PA Studies

Job description

The role involves providing comprehensive perioperative and longitudinal care to adult thoracic surgery patients across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings.

As an integral team member, the APP offers advanced surgical first assisting, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination, supporting surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Key duties include preoperative evaluations, intraoperative and postoperative management, bedside procedures, outpatient assessments, patient education, and transitions of care. The APP manages post‑op complications, performs procedures like thoracentesis and chest tube management, and documents clinical information accurately.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies, relevant licensure, and minimum two years of surgical experience. Preferred candidates have thoracic surgery experience and advanced certifications. Skills required include procedural competence, clinical judgment, collaboration, composure in high‑stress scenarios, patient advocacy, and adaptability to evolving protocols.

Additional responsibilities encompass quality improvement, research participation, mentorship, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. The position offers a salary starting at $133,000+, with exposure to occupational hazards typical of clinical environments.