Thoracic/Foregut- Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

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FT position, inpatient, days and weekends

Exciting opportunity for an expanding practice! Thoracic surgery encompasses surgery on the chest wall and organs contained within the thoracic cavity. Foregut surgery addresses problems in the esophagus, stomach and proximal intestine. It is a diverse population and is an amazing opportunity to an APP that wants to work within a truly collaborative environment, caring for a wide variety of pre and post- operative patients from reflux disease to oncology needs. As part of our collaborative team, you’ll work alongside surgeons, nurses, APPs, and other specialists in a supportive environment that values professional growth and shared decision-making. We are seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented APP to provide day to day inpatient care including patient education, discharge planning and continuity of care. There is also opportunity for thoracic based procedures (such as pleural drain placements and thoracenteses) for the right candidate. Take advantage of our shadow opportunity to truly get a feel of our team. New graduates welcomed however experience is preferred.

Nurse Practitioner

Require a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner, an active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing, an active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing and current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner.

Physician Assistant

Required completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program, an active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing and current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)

NPs and PAs will demonstrate clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn. The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.

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