Catholic Health
Advanced Practice Provider - PA or NP - Thoracic Surgery / oncology
Catholic Health, Greenvale, New York, United States, 11548
Advanced Practice Provider - PA or NP - Thoracic Surgery / Oncology
Job Title:
Advanced Practice Provider - Thoracic Surgery / Thoracic Oncology Collaborating Physician:
Abbas El-Sayed Abbas, MD - Chief of Thoracic Surgery, Catholic Health; Chief of Thoracic Oncology, Catholic Health Cancer Institute Position Overview
Catholic Health of Long Island seeks highly skilled Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) — Physician Assistants (PAs) or Nurse Practitioners (NPs) — to join our thoracic surgery and oncology team under the leadership of Dr. Abbas El-Sayed Abbas, an internationally recognized expert in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery. APPs will deliver perioperative and longitudinal care for thoracic malignancies, support advanced surgical techniques, and participate in a multidisciplinary, patient‑centered approach within the Catholic Health Cancer Institute. Key Responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive perioperative care for patients undergoing thoracic surgical procedures, including lung, esophageal, mediastinal, and foregut surgeries. Obtain detailed medical histories, perform physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and contribute to individualized treatment planning. Serve as first or second assist in thoracic surgical procedures, including VATS and robotic‑assisted surgeries (PAs or appropriately credentialed NPs). Coordinate preoperative workups including labs, imaging, and specialty consults. Participate in inpatient rounding, monitor postoperative recovery, and manage chest tubes, drains, and wounds. Provide outpatient follow‑up care in thoracic oncology clinics, ensuring continuity of care across the patient journey. Oncology & Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Collaborate with specialists in oncology, pulmonology, radiology, pathology, and palliative care to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care. Actively engage in tumor boards, multidisciplinary case discussions, and care planning meetings. Educate patients and families on diagnoses, surgical and oncologic interventions, recovery expectations, and survivorship care. Education & Research Support
Mentor APP students, nursing staff, and new team members in thoracic surgery practices. Support clinical research efforts, quality improvement initiatives, and outcomes tracking within thoracic oncology. Assist with patient recruitment, data collection, and adherence to research protocols when applicable. Administrative & Programmatic Contributions
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR, adhering to Catholic Health policies, regulatory standards, and payer requirements. Participate in the development and refinement of clinical pathways, protocols, and quality metrics. Support strategic growth of thoracic surgery and oncology services across the Catholic Health system. Qualifications – All Candidates (PAs and NPs)
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment. Commitment to compassionate, patient‑centered care in alignment with Catholic Health’s mission. Physician Assistant Requirements
Graduate of an accredited PA program with current NCCPA certification. Licensed as a PA in the State of New York. First‑assist experience required; robotic surgery experience highly preferred. Minimum 2–3 years of surgical or oncology experience preferred. BLS and ACLS certification required. Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with current national certification (e.g., AANP, ANCC). Licensed as an NP in the State of New York with appropriate RN/NP licensure. Acute Care NP certification preferred (especially for inpatient or surgical focus). First‑assist/OR experience preferred for NPs assisting in surgery; credentialing required for surgical support roles. Minimum 2–3 years of surgical, oncology, or thoracic care experience strongly preferred. BLS and ACLS certification required. Salary Range
USD $74.67 – $97.00 per hour.
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Job Title:
Advanced Practice Provider - Thoracic Surgery / Thoracic Oncology Collaborating Physician:
Abbas El-Sayed Abbas, MD - Chief of Thoracic Surgery, Catholic Health; Chief of Thoracic Oncology, Catholic Health Cancer Institute Position Overview
Catholic Health of Long Island seeks highly skilled Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) — Physician Assistants (PAs) or Nurse Practitioners (NPs) — to join our thoracic surgery and oncology team under the leadership of Dr. Abbas El-Sayed Abbas, an internationally recognized expert in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery. APPs will deliver perioperative and longitudinal care for thoracic malignancies, support advanced surgical techniques, and participate in a multidisciplinary, patient‑centered approach within the Catholic Health Cancer Institute. Key Responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive perioperative care for patients undergoing thoracic surgical procedures, including lung, esophageal, mediastinal, and foregut surgeries. Obtain detailed medical histories, perform physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and contribute to individualized treatment planning. Serve as first or second assist in thoracic surgical procedures, including VATS and robotic‑assisted surgeries (PAs or appropriately credentialed NPs). Coordinate preoperative workups including labs, imaging, and specialty consults. Participate in inpatient rounding, monitor postoperative recovery, and manage chest tubes, drains, and wounds. Provide outpatient follow‑up care in thoracic oncology clinics, ensuring continuity of care across the patient journey. Oncology & Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Collaborate with specialists in oncology, pulmonology, radiology, pathology, and palliative care to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care. Actively engage in tumor boards, multidisciplinary case discussions, and care planning meetings. Educate patients and families on diagnoses, surgical and oncologic interventions, recovery expectations, and survivorship care. Education & Research Support
Mentor APP students, nursing staff, and new team members in thoracic surgery practices. Support clinical research efforts, quality improvement initiatives, and outcomes tracking within thoracic oncology. Assist with patient recruitment, data collection, and adherence to research protocols when applicable. Administrative & Programmatic Contributions
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR, adhering to Catholic Health policies, regulatory standards, and payer requirements. Participate in the development and refinement of clinical pathways, protocols, and quality metrics. Support strategic growth of thoracic surgery and oncology services across the Catholic Health system. Qualifications – All Candidates (PAs and NPs)
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment. Commitment to compassionate, patient‑centered care in alignment with Catholic Health’s mission. Physician Assistant Requirements
Graduate of an accredited PA program with current NCCPA certification. Licensed as a PA in the State of New York. First‑assist experience required; robotic surgery experience highly preferred. Minimum 2–3 years of surgical or oncology experience preferred. BLS and ACLS certification required. Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with current national certification (e.g., AANP, ANCC). Licensed as an NP in the State of New York with appropriate RN/NP licensure. Acute Care NP certification preferred (especially for inpatient or surgical focus). First‑assist/OR experience preferred for NPs assisting in surgery; credentialing required for surgical support roles. Minimum 2–3 years of surgical, oncology, or thoracic care experience strongly preferred. BLS and ACLS certification required. Salary Range
USD $74.67 – $97.00 per hour.
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