Pulmonary Physician Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Pulmonary Physician Assistant (Part-time)
• Schedule: 2 days per week
• Location: Spring Creek, 1401 S 16th St, Murray, KY 42071
• Compensation: Up to $70,000 annually
• Contract: 1099

Description

Provide comprehensive pulmonary care to patients in post-acute/skilled nursing settings while collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams. Evaluate, diagnose, and manage pulmonary conditions (including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and respiratory failure), develop individualized treatment plans, and educate patients, families, and facility staff. Maintain timely EMR documentation and support initiatives aimed at reducing hospitalizations and Return-to-Hospital (RTH) events.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pulmonary assessments for patients 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 focused on reducing hospitalizations and Return-to-Hospital (RTH) events

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted state Nurse Practitioner license or Active PA license
• NCCPA certification required
• 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 experience with Pulmonology preferred
• Preferred experience in post-acute care setting

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: up to $70,000
• Census planning support to optimize daily workload and help 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 high-quality patient care
• 1099 contract