Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner (Post-Acute Care)

Quick Facts

• Role: Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner (Post-Acute Care)

• Schedule: Part-time, 3 days per week

• Compensation: Up to $110,000 annually (1099 contract; 2 days/week up to $70,000)

Description

Provide comprehensive pulmonary care to patients in post-acute care settings while collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams. Conduct pulmonary assessments, evaluate and manage pulmonary conditions (COPD, asthma, pneumonia, respiratory failure), and create individualized treatment plans. Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation, monitor patient progress, and adjust care plans to support reduced hospitalizations and Return-to-Hospital (RTH) events.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pulmonary assessments in post-acute care settings

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage pulmonary conditions including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and 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 to reduce hospitalizations and Return-to-Hospital (RTH) events

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted state Nurse Practitioner license or Active PA license and NCCPA certification

• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (MSN) 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 pulmonology experience preferred

• Previous post-acute care experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (up to $70,000 for 2 days/week; up to $110,000 for 3 days/week)

• Census planning support to optimize daily workload

• AI-assisted documentation via MoxieLink

• Paid onboarding, training, and orientation

• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage

• Ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development

• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment