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The** **Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant Outpatient Thoracic Surgery** **performs the role utilizing the patient-centered coordinated care model demonstrated through the following competencies: leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision making. Works collaboratively with other members of the practice/hospital team to assess, plan and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs.

About JFK University Medical Center in Edison, NJ:

We are a nationally recognized, high-performing Thoracic Surgery practice dedicated to delivering cutting-edge, compassionate care to patients with complex thoracic conditions. Our multidisciplinary team includes world-renowned surgeons, advanced practice providers, and support staff who collaborate to provide outstanding outcomes in thoracic oncology, minimally invasive surgery, robotic-assisted procedures, and more. We are committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and ongoing research that shapes the future of thoracic care.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) will play a critical role in delivering comprehensive care to patients undergoing evaluation and treatment for thoracic conditions in the outpatient setting. Working in close collaboration with thoracic surgeons and the broader care team, the NP / PA will provide outpatient care, pre- and post-operative assessments, care coordination, and patient education.

Why Join Us?

• Work alongside leaders in thoracic surgery and participate in complex, life-changing care

• Access to ongoing clinical education and advancement opportunities

• Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and patient-centered team

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

NP Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

• Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in [State]

• National certification (ACNP, FNP, or equivalent)

• Thoracic, surgical, or oncology experience preferred

• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in a high-volume, academic or tertiary care setting

• Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development

PA Qualifications:

Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:

1. **Graduate of a U.S. school accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on the Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)**

2. **Masters preferred**

Knowledge, Education and Skills Preferred:

1. **At least two years of practice as a surgical Physician Assistant**

2. **Neuroscience experience preferred**

3. **EPIC experience preferred**

Required Certification/Licensing:

1. **NJ Physician Assistant License - P.A.**

2. **NJ Controlled Dangerous Substances Physician Certification - C.D.S.**

3. **Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate - DEA**

Preferred Certification/Licensing:

1. **Basic and Advanced Life Support**

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HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.