Pulmonary Physician Assistant (Part-Time, 1099)

Quick Facts

• Role: Pulmonary Physician Assistant (or Nurse Practitioner equivalent)

• Schedule: Part-time, 1 day per week

• Setting: Post-acute and skilled nursing care

• Compensation: $500 per day (1099 contract)

Description

Provide comprehensive pulmonary care in post-acute care settings while collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams. You will assess, diagnose, and manage respiratory conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and educate patients, families, and facility staff. You will also monitor progress, adjust care plans as needed, and maintain accurate EMR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pulmonary assessments for post-acute patients

• Evaluate, diagnose, and 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 and 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

• Pulmonology experience preferred

• Post-acute care experience preferred

Benefits

• $500 per day competitive compensation

• 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

• 1099 contract