Acute Care and Pulmonology Physician Assistant (or Nurse Practitioner)

Quick Facts

• Role: Acute Care and Pulmonology Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (APP)

• Setting: Post-acute and skilled nursing care

• Schedule: Full-time, 5–7 days per week

• Compensation: Up to $180,000 + bonus potential

• Contract: 1099

Description

Provide comprehensive acute and pulmonary care for patients in post-acute settings, managing acute illnesses and changes in condition and providing ongoing management of complex chronic diseases (e.g., COPD, CHF, diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory failure). Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams while conducting pulmonary assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, educating patients/families and facility staff, and maintaining accurate EMR documentation. Training and mentorship are provided, including onboarding and AI-assisted documentation support.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses and worsening patient conditions

• Manage complex chronic conditions and acute exacerbations requiring timely intervention

• Conduct pulmonary assessments and manage pulmonary conditions (COPD, asthma, pneumonia, respiratory failure)

• Order, interpret, and evaluate labs, diagnostic imaging, and other clinical studies

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans; monitor progress and adjust as needed

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

• Educate patients, families, and facility staff on respiratory care and treatment plans

• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation

• Support initiatives to reduce hospitalizations and Return-to-Hospital (RTH) events

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted state Nurse Practitioner license or active PA license

• NCCPA certification required (for PA applicants)

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

• CPR and BCLS/BLS certification

• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills

• Ability to work independently in the clinical environment

• Previous critical care and pulmonology experience preferred

• Previous post-acute care experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation up to $180,000

• 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

• 1099 contract