Pulmonary and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Quick Facts

• Role: Pulmonary and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (APP) / Physician Assistant
• Setting: Post-acute care
• Schedule: 2–3 days per week
• Compensation: $60,000–$90,000 (2 days/week) or $90,000–$120,000 (3 days/week)
• Contract: 1099

Description

In this role, you provide comprehensive acute and pulmonary care to patients in post-acute care settings, collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care teams. You will assess and manage acute illnesses and pulmonary conditions, while also overseeing complex chronic diseases and adjusting plans based on patient progress. The role also supports initiatives aimed at reducing hospitalizations and Return-to-Hospital (RTH) events.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses and changes in patient condition
• Manage complex chronic conditions including COPD, CHF, diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory failure
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other clinical studies
• Manage acute exacerbations of chronic diseases and identify patients needing higher levels of care
• Evaluate, treat, and manage acute or worsening conditions requiring timely intervention
• Conduct pulmonary assessments and diagnose/manage 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 with NCCPA certification
• Master’s degree 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 critical care and pulmonology experience preferred
• Post-acute care experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $60,000–$90,000 (2 days/week) or $90,000–$120,000 (3 days/week)
• Census planning support to optimize daily workload and help maintain 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 opportunities
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment