Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery - Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

About Baptist MD Anderson Cancer CenterBaptist MD Anderson Cancer Center is a destination for highly coordinated cancer care, from screening to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.Nurse Practitioner / Physician AssistantDivision of Surgery – Section of Thoracic SurgeryBaptist MD Anderson Cancer Center | Jacksonville, FloridaBaptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, located in beautiful Northeast Florida, is actively seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic Thoracic Surgery team within the Division of Surgery.Baptist MD Anderson is a premier cancer center that combines the strengths of the region’s most preferred healthcare provider, Baptist Health, with the renowned cancer care expertise of MD Anderson Cancer Center. As one of only seven health systems in the country selected to replicate MD Anderson’s proven model of care, we offer providers the best of both worlds: academic-caliber oncology care within a patient-centered, community-based setting.In support of our mission, we recently opened a 330,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility dedicated solely to oncology care—designed to enhance the patient experience and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.Position OverviewThe Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will play a vital role in the care of thoracic surgery patients across all phases—outpatient clinic, operating room, inpatient care, and post-operative follow-up, including long-term surveillance for cancer patients.Key ResponsibilitiesOutpatient Care:Manage patients independently in clinic, including post-operative visits, cancer surveillance, and urgent issues.Perform outpatient procedures such as ultrasound-guided thoracentesis and chest tube removal.Collaborate with RNs to triage postoperative concerns and patient messages.Complete clinic notes, orders, and referrals in a timely manner.Participate in weekly tumor boards and work within a multidisciplinary team.Inpatient Responsibilities:Round independently on post-operative patients, managing chest tubes, drains, wounds, pain control, labs, imaging, and discharges.Evaluate and present new thoracic surgery consults in coordination with the supervising physician.Procedural/ Operating Room:First-assist in open, minimally invasive, and robotic thoracic surgical procedures.Complete perioperative notes and orders as required.Support interventional pulmonology proceduresHours: Monday- FridayCall:Rotating night and weekend callHome call coverage for thoracic surgery and interventional pulmonologyWeekend inpatient rounding and emergency OR coverage as needed.QualificationsMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant programCurrent Florida licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA)National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant1-2 years of experience as a first assist or RNFA preferred, robot experienced preferredStrong clinical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to function autonomously in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environmentWhy Northeast Florida?Northeast Florida offers a remarkable quality of life, with:Over 1,100 miles of scenic coastline and waterwaysA vibrant cultural scene, thriving economy, and professional sportsExceptional golf courses, tennis clubs, parks, and trailsFamily-friendly communities and top-rated public and private schoolsProximity to world-class destinations and Florida’s best attractionsJacksonville has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top cities for relocation in the U.S., and Expedia recently named it one of the nation’s “Top 20 Supercool Cities.”Join Our TeamBaptist MD Anderson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive faculty that reflects the communities we serve.To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your clinical and academic interests to: View email address on click.appcast.io Location:Downtown - BMDA Building #J-18808-Ljbffr Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Physicians, Inc.