Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Roanoke, VA. Posted 9 days ago

The role

You will provide comprehensive care to patients with respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, and pneumonia. You will conduct physical assessments, diagnose illnesses, and implement individualized treatment plans.

What you will do

Conduct thorough physical assessments and medical screenings of patients with pulmonary conditions.
Diagnose and treat common respiratory illnesses, including asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients.
Prescribe medications and therapies, such as inhalers, antibiotics, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
Educate patients and their families on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
Perform diagnostic procedures, such as spirometry, chest X-rays, and arterial blood gas analysis.
Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.

Required qualifications

Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician license
DEA License
ventilator (vent) experience required
CPR BCLS/BLS certified
Must hold a Master's Degree in Nursing
Completed a degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Local Travel 100% Required
Experience in Pulmonology or respiratory care
Must have great organizational and time management skills.
Prolonged standing/walking.
Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
Computer work.

Nice to have

Preferred experience in long-term care or a skilled nursing facility
Preferred experience in Documenting EMR (Sigma, Visual, PCC, etc.)

Benefits

Health
Dental
Vision
401K
Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Malpractice insurance coverage
Paid - Subscription to UpToDate

About the company

Infinite Medical P.C. is a nationwide network of advanced practice providers and specialty clinicians delivering care to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. Their partnership with MedElite Healthcare Management Group focuses on providing personalized care for seniors.