Thoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider
The VIOS Clinic · Austin, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$133k/yrFull-time
About the role
The role involves providing comprehensive perioperative and longitudinal care to adult thoracic surgery patients across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings. As an integral team member, the APP offers advanced surgical first assisting, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination, supporting surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
- Preoperative evaluations
- Intraoperative and postoperative management
- Bedside procedures
- Outpatient assessments
- Patient education
- Transitions of care
- Managing post‑op complications
- Performing procedures such as thoracentesis and chest tube management
- Accurate clinical documentation
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Research participation
- Mentorship
- Adherence to safety and regulatory standards
Qualifications
- Master’s in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
- Relevant licensure
- Minimum two years of surgical experience
- Preferred: thoracic surgery experience and advanced certifications
Skills
- Procedural competence
- Clinical judgment
- Collaboration
- Composure in high‑stress scenarios
- Patient advocacy
- Adaptability to evolving protocols
Pay
Salary starts at $133,000+.