Pulmonary Physician Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Pulmonary Physician Assistant (Part-Time, every other week / once a week)
• Locations: Vernon, TX and Seymour, TX
• Compensation: up to $30,000 annually (1099)

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 conditions such as COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and respiratory failure, and develop individualized treatment plans. Maintain accurate EMR documentation and support initiatives to reduce hospitalizations and 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 RTH events

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted state Nurse Practitioner license or active PA license with NCCPA certification
• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program OR Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• CPR BCLS/BLS certified
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently in the clinical environment
• Previous Pulmonology experience preferred
• Preferred experience in a post-acute care setting

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Census planning support for consistent patient volume
• AI-assisted documentation via MoxieLink
• Paid onboarding, training, and orientation period
• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage
• Ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• 1099 contract