Advanced Care Provider - Thoracic Pulmonary Nodule Clinic

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Care Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our Thoracic Pulmonary Nodule Clinic team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive evaluation, management, and follow-up care for patients with pulmonary nodules and related thoracic conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Collaborating closely with pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, radiologists, and other multidisciplinary team members, you will play a critical role in ensuring timely diagnosis, risk assessment, and personalized treatment planning to optimize patient outcomes.

Operational hours are Monday - Friday and support patient needs at Novant Health Thoracic Pulmonary Nodule Clinic and Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.

Novant Health benefits:

• NH Medical Group employed
• Medical and Retirement Benefits
• CME Allowance
• System wide EHR-Epic
• Malpractice
• Work-Life balance

Novant Health Medical Group:

• One of the largest medical groups in the nation .
• Offers resiliency training for providers and team members to prevent burnout .
• Established the ODYSSEY program to enhance the new physician and APP experience by empowering our providers to connect, explore and evolve within a culture of continuous learning and teamwork to build a high performing provider network.
• Instituted an APP Council that partners with leaders to improve APP clinical performance and consistency, create a community of practice that enhances experience, engagement and growth, fully integrate APPs into the care team, and set standards for APP practice .
• Is nationally recognized for advanced care and one of the largest community based, non-profit healthcare systems .
• Is well known for being physician-led and physician-driven. For example, our physicians are in every area of leadership across the organization. That means every strategic discussion has physicians at the table, and every market partners a physician leader with an administrator. The result is a focus on the details that are important to physicians.

What does it mean to be a part of Novant Health?

• Novant Health is an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient centers and hospitals that delivers a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to our communities. The Novant Health network consists of more than 1,900 physicians and over 36,000 team members that provide care at more than 800 locations, including 16 medical centers and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Novant Health is committed to making healthcare remarkable for patients and communities providing nearly six million patient visits annually.
• Novant Health is one of "America's Best-In-State Employers 2023," ranking No. 38 in North Carolina, according to Forbes and market research company, Statista. Novant Health has been consistently recognized as a Best-In-State Employer since Forbes launched the list in 2019.
• Novant Health has been ranked No. 17 in the nation and third among U.S. health systems in the 2023 Diversity MBA Magazine Rankings for "Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers."
• In 2022, Novant Health provided more than $1.5 billion in total community benefit (including financial assistance and unpaid cost of Medicare and Medicaid). In 2022, Novant Health community engagement contributed more than $1.9 million in charitable contributions to community partners in Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Wilmington that offer community-based health and human services.

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Join us, and let's transform healthcare together.

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Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient histories, physical exams, and clinical assessments focused on pulmonary nodules and thoracic diseases.
• Review and interpret diagnostic imaging (CT scans, PET scans) and pathology reports in collaboration with radiology and pathology teams.
• Provide inpatient consultations for newly identified pulmonary nodules, facilitating timely evaluation and management during hospitalization.
• Develop and implement evidence-based management plans including surveillance protocols, biopsy recommendations, and referrals for surgical or medical interventions.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and follow-up care.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and facilitate communication among pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, oncologists, primary care providers, and nurse navigators.
• Document all clinical encounters, treatment plans, and patient progress accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and continuing education related to thoracic and pulmonary care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Physician Assistant studies or as a Nurse Practitioner with current licensure and certification.
• Experience in pulmonology, thoracic surgery, oncology, or related fields preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and familiarity with pulmonary nodule evaluation guidelines.
• Ability to provide both outpatient management and inpatient consultations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Job Opening ID

90847