Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

The role

The Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provides comprehensive care to patients with respiratory conditions. This includes diagnosing and treating illnesses like asthma, COPD, and pneumonia.

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

• Minimum 6 months of experience in long-term care or a skilled nursing facility
• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician license
• DEA License
• CPR BCLS/BLS certified
• Must hold a Master's Degree in Nursing
• Local Travel 100% required
• Completed a degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• A year of 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 Documenting EMR (Sigma, Visual, PCC, etc.): training provided

Benefits

• Competitive salary per annum: $60,000 - $90,000
• Paid Time Off
• Malpractice insurance coverage

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.