Thoracic Surgery APP: Perioperative Expert

Dell Medical School; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Medical School in Springfield, MO seeks a Thoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider to deliver comprehensive perioperative and longitudinal care to adult thoracic surgery patients across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings.

The APP serves as an integral member of the cardiovascular and thoracic surgery team, providing advanced surgical first assisting, clinical assessment, treatment, and care coordination while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or PA studies and current APRN or PA license.
• NASC for NP or NCCPA for PA with prescribing authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced surgical first assisting support during procedures.
• Manage perioperative and postoperative care including rounds and discharge planning.
• Perform bedside procedures such as thoracentesis and chest tube management.
• Manage outpatient clinic and virtual visits; order and interpret studies.
• Document and communicate clinical information; ensure quality and compliance.
• Support quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Advanced surgical first assisting

Thoracic surgery knowledge

Clinical assessment

Perioperative care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Invasive bedside procedures

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies

APRN with NASC and Prescriptive Authority OR PA with Prescriptive Authority

Minimum 2 years of surgical clinical experience

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

Dell Medical School in Springfield, MO seeks a Thoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider to deliver comprehensive perioperative and longitudinal care to adult thoracic surgery patients across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings.

The APP serves as an integral member of the cardiovascular and thoracic surgery team, providing advanced surgical first assisting, clinical assessment, treatment, and care coordination while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses,