Pulmonary and Acute Care Physician Assistant (APP)

Quick Facts

• Role: Pulmonary and Acute Care Physician Assistant (APP)

• Setting: Post-acute care facilities

• Schedule: 3–7 days per week

• Compensation: Up to $180,000 annually

• Contract: 1099

Description

Provide comprehensive acute and pulmonary care for patients in post-acute settings, managing acute changes in condition and complex chronic illnesses. Work with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to assess, diagnose, treat, and monitor patients, including pulmonary assessments and individualized treatment plans. Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation and support initiatives to reduce hospitalizations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses and changes in patient conditions

• Manage complex chronic conditions (COPD, CHF, diabetes, hypertension, respiratory failure)

• Order, interpret, and evaluate labs, diagnostic imaging, and other studies

• Manage acute exacerbations and identify patients needing higher levels of care

• Evaluate and treat patients with acute or worsening conditions requiring timely intervention

• Conduct pulmonary assessments and manage pulmonary conditions (COPD, asthma, pneumonia, respiratory failure)

• Develop individualized treatment plans and adjust them based on patient progress

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams

• Educate patients, families, and facility staff on respiratory care and treatment plans

• 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 and BCLS/BLS certified

• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills

• Ability to work independently in the clinical environment

• Previous experience with Critical care and Pulmonology preferred

• Preferred experience in post-acute care setting

Benefits

• Competitive compensation up to $180,000

• Census planning support to optimize daily workload and maintain 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