Pulmonary Physician Assistant

Quick Facts

• Location: Wellsville, NY (Highland Park – 160 Seneca St)
• Schedule: Part-time, 2–3 days per week
• Contract: 1099
• Compensation: Up to $70,000 (2 days/week) or up to $110,000 (3 days/week)
• Focus: Pulmonary care in post-acute/skilled nursing settings

Description

In this role, you will provide comprehensive pulmonary care to patients in post-acute care settings while collaborating closely with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care teams. You will conduct pulmonary assessments, manage conditions including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and respiratory failure, develop individualized treatment plans, and educate patients and facility staff. You’ll also maintain accurate EMR documentation and support initiatives to reduce hospitalizations and Return-to-Hospital (RTH) events.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license or Active PA license
• NCCPA certification required (for PA candidates)
• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or accredited Physician Assistant program
• CPR BCLS/BLS certified
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently in the clinical environment

Benefits

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