Thoracic Surgery NP or PA

NHNPA; Vancouver, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus program

CME time off and reimbursement

Fully paid malpractice insurance

Excellent health coverage and retirem…

Job summary

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Thoracic Surgery team.

You will participate in preoperative and postoperative clinic visits, rounds, inpatient consults, and assist in open, thoracoscopic, and robotic surgeries.

The role includes procedures such as chest tube placement, thoracentesis, wound closure, and documenting orders; relocation support and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Experience in thoracic surgery preferred.
• Ability to perform chest tube placement, thoracentesis, and wound closure.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinic (preoperative and postoperative evaluation) of thoracic patients.
• Participate in hospital rounds.
• Perform inpatient consults.
• Assist in surgery (open, thoracoscopic, robotic).
• Write orders and complete documentation.
• Take call with the Thoracic Surgeon.
• Educate patients on thoracic and pulmonary conditions.

Skills

Thoracic surgery

Inpatient care

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work in Thoracic Surgery at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington.

Why you'll love the practice:

• Join a thriving thoracic surgery service line with an experienced and collegial thoracic surgeon and nurse practitioner.
• Participate in clinic (preoperative and postoperative evaluation) of thoracic patients.
• Participate in hospital rounds.
• Perform inpatient consults.
• Assist in surgery (open, thoracoscopic, robotic)
• Perform procedures (chest tube placement, removal, thoracentesis, placing sutures and suture removal).
• Write orders, complete accurate documentation.
• Take call with the Thoracic Surgeon.
• Patient education and counseling focusing on thoracic and pulmonary pathology and treatment.

Join a team multispecialty group with established general and bariatric surgeons and advanced practice clinicians as well as a breast surgeon, vascular surgeons, and trauma surgeons. PeaceHealth also has a strong primary care base.

Benefits:

• EPIC EMR
• Competitive compensation plus bonus and relocation assistance
• First year compensation, based on direct years of NP/PA experience: $157,768 - $187,179
• CME time off and reimbursement
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• Exceptional health coverage options and retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Program

Hospital Highlights:

• PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is a 450-bed hospital with a Level II trauma center.
• The Emergency Department is the busiest in Southwest Washington, caring for over 76,000 patients yearly.
• Our integrated physician-led medical group has over 1,000 active medical providers with most specialty services represented. PeaceHealth.

Why you'll love Vancouver:

• Vancouver is a robust, independent city with over 160,000 residents and is the largest suburb of Portland, Oregon.
• Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy quick access to the Pacific Ocean, Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, and never-ending recreational activities of the Pacific Northwest. We are home to some of the world’s best mountain biking and wind-surfing locales.
• Nationally recognized farm-to-table cuisine, craft microbreweries, and gourmet coffeehouses.
• A thriving arts, theater, and music scene and our 26 colleges and universities attract renowned authors, performers, and speakers.
• No Washington State personal income tax.

PeaceHealth offers outstanding Benefits!

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