Pulmonary Physician Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Pulmonary Physician Assistant (or Nurse Practitioner) in post-acute/skilled nursing care

• Schedule: Part-time, 2 days per week

• Locations: The Waters of Cheatham (Ashland City, TN) and The Waters of Springfield (Springfield, TN)

• Pay: $600 per day (1099 contract)

Description

Provide comprehensive pulmonary care to patients in post-acute care settings while collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care teams. Conduct pulmonary assessments, evaluate and manage respiratory conditions such as COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and respiratory failure, and develop individualized treatment plans. Maintain accurate and timely 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 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 required

• 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: $600 per day

• 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 focused on high-quality patient care

• 1099 contract