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 

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Your Tomorrow is Here!

As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment, research, and prevention for more than 100 years. Fox Chase Cancer Center, part of the Temple University Health System, is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients, and delivering that care with compassion.

At Fox Chase, we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single, shared focus, regardless of which department they’re in.

It’s essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care, but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known. Apply today to be part of the future of prevailing over cancer.