Thoracic Surgery (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine's David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery in Houston seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to deliver high-quality surgical care under physician direction on the McNair campus.

The selected candidate will be appointed as a faculty Instructor and eligible for full faculty benefits. The role involves comprehensive outpatient thoracic care, coordination of diagnostics, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited PA/NP program.
• Board certification by appropriate certifying organization.
• Current Texas PA license or APRN license.
• BLS Certification.
• No work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient thoracic care for adults.
• Evaluate new and established patients; develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing and pre/postoperative care.
• Document care in EPIC EMR; maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Supervise PA/NP students, medical students, or residents.
• Support staff and communicate with patients and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Master's degree in PA/NP program

Board certification

Texas PA or APRN license

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Thoracic Surgery (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)

Division: Surgery Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule:

Summary

The David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified candidate for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to provide high-quality surgical care under the direction of a physician at Baylor Medicine on the McNair campus. Candidate will be expected to provide clinical excellence and scholarly enthusiasm. The provider will have direct patient care responsibilities. The selected candidate will be appointed as a faculty Instructor and be eligible for full faculty benefits.

Job Duties

Primary responsibilities include providing comprehensive outpatient care for adult patients with thoracic diseases and conditions, including lung nodules, lung cancer, esophageal disorders, mediastinal masses, chest wall disorders, hyperhidrosis, and other benign and malignant thoracic conditions. The APP will evaluate new and established patients, coordinate diagnostic testing and treatment plans, provide preoperative and postoperative care, and collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum of thoracic surgical services.

• Obtain detailed history and performs physical examinations
• Formulate assessments and plans and evaluate the patient response to care
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures, including, but not limited to x-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and MR and CT imaging
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
• Instruct patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the EPIC electronic medical record system
• Provide follow-up and health maintenance care to patients
• Provide guidance and work direction to support staff, including, but not limited to nurses, medical assistants, and clinic coordinators
• Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care
• Give direction and support to PA/NP students, medical students, and/or residents assigned to the service
• Promote a positive work environment with a team-based approach through supportive and respectful interactions with peers, staff, learners, and faculty
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Board certification by appropriate certifying organization.
• Current licensing as a Physician Assistant by the Texas State Board of Examiners or Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP) by Texas Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous clinical experience in surgery, pulmonary medicine, oncology, or other related specialty areas.
• Experience with Epic or another electronic medical record system.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and patient education skills.

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.