Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner (or Physician Assistant)

Quick Facts

• Role: Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner (or Physician Assistant)

• Schedule: Part-time, 2 days per week

• Contract: 1099

• Location: Oak Grove, LA (Carroll Health – 307 N Castleman St)

• Compensation: Up to $70,000 total annual compensation

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, diagnose and manage conditions such as COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and respiratory failure, and develop individualized treatment plans. The position includes paid onboarding, training, and mentorship, with support focused on improving outcomes and quality of life.

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 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
• NCCPA certification required (for PA)
• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• CPR certification
• BCLS/BLS certification
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently in a clinical environment
• Previous pulmonology experience preferred
• Preferred experience in post-acute care settings

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: up to $70,000
• Census planning support to optimize daily workload and help 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