Nurse Practitioner & Physician Assistant-Pulmonology

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our pulmonology team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with pulmonary physicians to evaluate and manage patients with a variety of respiratory conditions in outpatient and/or inpatient settings. Responsibilities include patient assessments, chronic disease management, and support for procedures such as bronchoscopy and thoracentesis, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including history and physical exams for patients with pulmonary conditions (e.g., asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea).
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as chest imaging, pulmonary function tests, ABGs, and sleep studies.
• Manage chronic respiratory diseases in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, inhaler techniques, and lifestyle modifications.
• Assist with or perform procedures such as thoracentesis, pleural catheter management, or bronchoscopy support, depending on training and credentialing.
• Provide inpatient consults, daily rounding, and discharge planning (if applicable).
• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice and state licensure.
• Participate in quality initiatives, care coordination, and follow-up planning.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with a Master’s degree.
  • NP: Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing with a concentration in Adult, Family, or Acute Care.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current state licensure as a PA or NP.
  • National certification (NCCPA for PAs; AANP/ANCC for NPs).
  • DEA license and prescriptive authority.
  • BLS and ACLS required; PALS preferred if working with pediatric populations.
• Experience:
  • 1–2 years in pulmonary, internal medicine, or critical care preferred.
  • New graduates with relevant clinical training will be considered.

Salary: $135,000-$150,000 (May include bonuses and incentives)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.