Thoracic Surgery APP: Perioperative Pro & First Assist

University of Texas at Austin - Dell Medical School.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 133,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin - Dell Medical School is seeking a Thoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider in Austin, TX. The APP delivers perioperative and longitudinal care to adult thoracic patients across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings, working with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and care teams.

Responsibilities include advanced surgical first assisting, perioperative management, outpatient clinic and virtual visits, and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies required.
• Licensed Advanced Practice role (APRN with NASC and Prescriptive Authority or PA with Prescriptive Authority).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical experience in surgery.

Responsibilities

• Directly supports surgeons during thoracic procedures.
• Performs perioperative and postoperative care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Performs bedside procedures such as thoracentesis and chest tube management.
• Orders, interprets, and responds to diagnostic studies in clinic and virtual visit settings.
• Documents clinical information accurately in the EMR.

Skills

Advanced surgical first assisting

Clinical judgment

Collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or PA Studies

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin - Dell Medical School is seeking a Thoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider in Austin, TX. The APP delivers perioperative and longitudinal care to adult thoracic patients across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings, working with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and care teams.

Responsibilities include advanced surgical first assisting, perioperative management, outpatient clinic and virtual visits, and discharge planning.