Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
The MedElite Group
About the Role
Infinite Medical P.C. is a nationwide network of advanced practice providers and specialty clinicians dedicated to delivering high-quality, proactive care to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
Job Summary
We are seeking a friendly and compassionate Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our team. You will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care to patients with respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and other pulmonary disorders.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Minimum 6 months of experience in long-term care or a skilled nursing facility.
- A year of experience in Pulmonology or respiratory care.
- Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician license.
- DEA License.
- 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.
- Preferred experience in Documenting EMR (Sigma, Visual, PCC, etc.): training provided.
- Must have great organizational and time management skills.
- Physical demands include prolonged standing/walking, occasional lifting up to 20 lbs, computer work, lifting/moving patients, and prolonged sitting.
Qualifications
- Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
- Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician license
- DEA License
- CPR BCLS/BLS certified
- Master's Degree in Nursing
- Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Pulmonology or respiratory care experience
- Long-term care or skilled nursing facility experience
- Organizational and time management skills
Location
Atlanta, GA (Local Travel Required)
Facilities include: BELL MINOR HOME, THE; RIVERVIEW HEALTH & REHAB CTR; ROCKDALE HEALTHCARE CENTER; RIVERSIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER; WESTMINSTER COMMONS; CAMBRIDGE POST ACUTE CARE CENTER; PINE VIEW NURSING AND REHAB CENTER; PERIMETER REHABILITATION SUITES BY HARBORVIEW.
Schedule
Full-Time
Salary
$150,000 - $200,000 per annum
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
- Paid Subscription to UpToDate
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Paid Time Off
- Malpractice insurance coverage