Pulmonary Physician Assistant (APP)

Quick Facts

• Part-time pulmonary APP (2–3 days/week)
• 1099 contract
• Total annual compensation: up to $110,000 (higher end for 3 days/week)
• San Antonio, TX area clinic locations

Description

Provide comprehensive pulmonary care to patients in post-acute care settings while collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams. Assess, evaluate, diagnose, and manage pulmonary conditions (including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and respiratory failure), develop individualized treatment plans, and educate patients and facility staff. Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation and help reduce hospitalizations/Return-to-Hospital (RTH) events.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pulmonary assessments in post-acute care settings
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage pulmonary conditions: COPD, asthma, pneumonia, respiratory failure
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
• Educate patients, families, and facility staff on respiratory care and treatment plans
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
• Support initiatives focused on reducing hospitalizations and Return-to-Hospital (RTH) events

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted state Nurse Practitioner license or Active PA license
• For PAs: NCCPA certification required
• Master’s Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (NP) or Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program (PA)
• CPR BCLS/BLS certification
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently in the clinical environment
• Previous Pulmonology experience preferred
• Post-acute care experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: up to $70,000 (2 days/week) or up to $110,000 (3 days/week)
• Census planning support to optimize daily workload and maintain consistent patient volume
• AI-assisted documentation through MoxieLink
• Paid onboarding, training, and orientation period
• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage
• Ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• 1099 contract