Physician Assistant - Surgical, Thoracic Surgery

Clinical & Surgical Care

• Assess, diagnose, and manage thoracic surgery patients
• Absorb in thoracic surgical procedures (open, VATS, robotic)
• Manage pre/peri/postoperative care
• ICU & Critical Care: Manage ICU and step-down patients
• Maintain ventilatory and hemodynamic status
• Manage complications

Procedures

• Chest tubes
• Central/arterial lines
• Thoracentesis

Work Coordination

• Manage consults/admissions/discharges
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (ICU, OR, inpatient units, etc.)
• Participate in leadership meetings, operational planning, and case discussions as appropriate

Patient Education

• Educate patients and families

Quality & Compliance

• Documentation and coding
• Quality initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred
• Experience in thoracic or cardiothoracic service lines
• Familiarity with high-acuity, surgical, and ICU-related workflows