Advanced Practice Provider, Thoracic Surgery - Fox Chase Cancer Center

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Thoracic Surgery

Location: Fox Chase Cancer Center (Philadelphia, PA) and satellite locations as needed

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 40 hrs a week

Position Summary

Fox Chase Cancer Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or CRNP) to join our Thoracic Surgery team. This role is ideal for someone interested in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the thoracic oncology continuum, from diagnosis through treatment and long-term follow-up.

The APP will work closely with dedicated thoracic surgeons and a multidisciplinary team, including fellow APPs, to care for patients with complex thoracic conditions. This includes lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal and chest wall disease, and metastatic disease to the lungs. The position includes a mix of outpatient clinic care, perioperative management, and first assisting in the operating room when needed, in both shared and independent settings.

Areas of Clinical Focus

Lung cancer and lung metastases
Esophageal cancer
Neuroendocrine tumors
Endobronchial disease
Mesothelioma
GERD and Barrett’s esophagus
Thymoma and mediastinal tumors
Chest wall disease
GIST (in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams)

Job Duties Include (but Are Not Limited To)

Conducting outpatient clinic visits independently and alongside faculty, including:

New patient consultations
Pre-operative evaluations
Post-operative follow-ups
Long-term surveillance visits

Supporting perioperative care, including surgical planning and post-operative management
First assisting in the operating room for thoracic surgical procedures as needed
Managing inpatient care as needed, including rounding, discharges, and coordination of care
Performing office-based procedures (e.g., chest tube management, wound care, suture/staple removal)
Reviewing and interpreting imaging, pathology, and laboratory results to guide care decisions
Coordinating care across a multidisciplinary team including medical oncology, radiation oncology, pulmonology, and radiology
Educating patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and recovery expectations
Participating in tumor boards, case discussions, and team-based initiatives
Engaging in quality improvement and professional development opportunities

Schedule & Benefits

5 days/week, 40 hours
Competitive compensation and benefits
Opportunities for continuing education, leadership development, and clinical growth

Preferred Qualifications

Previous thoracic, surgical, or oncology experience preferred but not required
Robotic surgical assisting experience or interest in developing robotic skills
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-based, high-acuity environment
Ability to function effectively in both clinic and operative settings
Commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care

Required Qualifications

Education Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Masters OR Doctorate degree : Nursing (MSN or DNP)
Licenses and Certifications MPA-LIC - PA Medical Physician Asst Lic NCCPA - Certified Physician Assistant OR CRNP - PA Cert Reg Nurse Practitioner
RN-LIC - PA Registered Nurse License

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