Our client, a nationally renowned academic medical center and integrated healthcare delivery system, is currently hiring a Physician Assistant (PA) to join the Thoracic Surgery team in a non-OR role. This position focuses on inpatient and outpatient thoracic patient care, procedural management, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. New graduates with a strong interest in thoracic surgery are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient evaluations, history & physical exams, and follow-up visits
• Manage pre- and post-operative patient care for thoracic surgery patients
• Perform procedures including:
• Chest tube management and removal
• Thoracentesis
• Wound care and dressing changes
• Suture/staple removal
• Drain and catheter management
• Pleural catheter placement and management

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Certified (PA-C) and licensed (or eligible) in New York
• New graduates with a strong interest in thoracic surgery are welcome to apply
• Strong clinical skills, procedural competency, and a passion for thoracic medicine
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment and collaborate with a team
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Schedule & Benefits:

• Full-time position with flexible scheduling
• No OR responsibilities – Focus on procedural-based thoracic care
• Competitive salary and benefits package (health, retirement, CME allowance, malpractice coverage)
• Mentorship and training for new graduates
• Professional growth opportunities within a top-tier thoracic surgery program

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information
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