Outpatient Thoracic Surgery and Interventional Pulmonology APP (NP/PA)

Inova is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing Outpatient Thoracic Surgery and Interventional Pulmonology team. This role provides comprehensive care for patients with thoracic conditions in a collaborative, multidisciplinary outpatient setting. The APP will partner closely with thoracic surgeons, interventional pulmonologists, nursing staff, and other specialists to deliver exceptional patient-centered care throughout the continuum of treatment.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

Committed to Team Member Health

Offering medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a robust team member wellness program.

Retirement

Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions—starting on your first day.

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 toward eligible student loans.

Mental Health Support

Offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Work/Life Balance

Offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities where applicable.

Competitive Compensation Package

Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses

Thoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation and management for patients with thoracic/interventional pulmonology conditions, including lung nodules, lung cancer, airway obstruction, mediastinal masses, pleural effusions, esophageal disorders, chest wall disorders, and benign thoracic diseases.
• Conduct new patient consultations, follow-up visits, and pre-operative and post-operative evaluations.
• Obtain comprehensive patient histories, perform physical examinations, develop treatment plans, and document clinical findings.
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory studies, pulmonary function tests, pathology reports, and diagnostic imaging, including CT, PET, and chest X-rays.
• Perform and interpret chest ultrasounds
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and remove pleural catheters and chest tubes
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and remove gastrostomy/jejunostomy tubes
• Collaborate closely with thoracic surgeons and multidisciplinary teams, including pulmonology, oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, and primary care providers
• Coordinate pre-operative evaluations, surgical clearances, and post-operative care to ensure seamless transitions across the continuum of care.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and ongoing surveillance.
• Manage postoperative concerns, medication adjustments, and symptom management through clinic visits, telephone encounters, and electronic patient communications.
• Facilitate referrals and coordinate care with ancillary services, including pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking cessation programs, nutrition, and social work.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support evidence-based clinical practice.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

Experience

Prefer a provider with prior thoracic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, surgical oncology, pulmonology, or related surgical experience, or a minimum of two years of advanced practice clinical experience.

Certification

Board Certified (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA), BLS certification required.

Licensure

• Current Virginia Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license (or eligibility for licensure).
• DEA: Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of Advanced Practice Provider experience in Thoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Pulmonology, or a related specialty.
• Experience managing patients with thoracic malignancies and post-operative thoracic surgical care.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary cancer care and outpatient surgical practice.
• We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.