Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonary, Thoracic Surgery, Full-time, Days

The salary range for this position is $60.00 - $79.67 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Canning Thoracic Institute (CTI) in a unique and multifaceted role supporting our pulmonary, respiratory, and thoracic care programs.

This APP will be a key member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, working closely with thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, and nursing staff to provide high-quality care across several specialized programs, including:

• Smoking Cessation Program: Supporting patients through evidence-based counseling, pharmacologic management, and long-term wellness strategies.
• Thoracic Surgery Program: Assisting in perioperative care, post-operative recovery, and ongoing management of patients undergoing thoracic procedures.
• Pulmonary Care Program: Managing patients with chronic and acute respiratory conditions, including COPD, interstitial lung disease, smoking cessation and other complex pulmonary diagnoses.

This role offers a unique opportunity to care for a diverse patient population and contribute to innovative care models within CTI. The APP will also be responsible for performing and managing a variety of procedures, including but not limited to:

• Thoracentesis
• Chest tube placement and management
• Other pulmonary procedures as appropriate to scope and training

This position is ideal for an APP who thrives in a dynamic clinical environment and is passionate about advancing pulmonary and thoracic care through both medical management and procedural expertise.

The APP will be responsible for their own clinic template during clinic days. Administrative time will be spent working with the thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, smoking cessation providers, respiratory therapists, nurse coordinators, radiology and interventional teams reviewing patient data and communicating with multidisciplinary team members.

This position is OUTPATIENT only

Schedule: 5x8s, with remote capabilities (TBD)

• No nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call

Essential Functions: 

• Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
• Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.
• Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise.
• Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
• Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
• Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise. 

Responsibilities: 

• Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
• Provides direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
• Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.
• Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
• Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
• Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
• Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
• Serves as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First".
• Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
• Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program  
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois.  Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number
• Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO)
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association 
• No new grads
• At least one (1) year of APP experience

Preferred:

• Pulmonology/respiratory care or thoracic surg

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.