Thoracic Surgery NP or PA

About the Role

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

You will work alongside an experienced and collegial thoracic surgeon and nurse practitioner in a thriving thoracic surgery service line.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinic for preoperative and postoperative evaluation of thoracic patients
• Conduct hospital rounds and perform inpatient consults
• Assist in surgery (open, thoracoscopic, robotic)
• Perform procedures including chest tube placement and removal, thoracentesis, placing sutures, and suture removal
• Write orders and complete accurate documentation
• Take call with the Thoracic Surgeon
• Provide patient education and counseling focusing on thoracic and pulmonary pathology and treatment

Work Environment

• Join a multispecialty group with established general and bariatric surgeons, advanced practice clinicians, a breast surgeon, vascular surgeons, and trauma surgeons
• Strong primary care base within PeaceHealth
• Use of EPIC EMR system

Qualifications

Applicants must be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with relevant experience in thoracic surgery or a related field.

Benefits

• 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

About the Hospital

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is a 450-bed hospital with a Level II trauma center. The Emergency Department cares for over 76,000 patients yearly. The integrated physician-led medical group includes over 1,000 active medical providers representing most specialty services.

About the Location

Vancouver is a robust, independent city with over 160,000 residents and is the largest suburb of Portland, Oregon. It offers:

• Quick access to the Pacific Ocean, Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, and numerous recreational activities
• World-class mountain biking and wind-surfing locales
• Nationally recognized farm-to-table cuisine, craft microbreweries, and gourmet coffeehouses
• A thriving arts, theater, and music scene
• 26 colleges and universities attracting renowned authors, performers, and speakers
• No Washington State personal income tax