NP/PA, Non-Surgical (Inpatient Pulmonary Medicine)
About The Position
The NP/PA in Pulmonary Medicine provides comprehensive care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. The role collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage pulmonary diseases and ensure continuity of care from hospital to clinic. The NP/PA autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols and supports physicians in developing and maintaining patient care. This is a part-time weekend position in Pulmonary Medicine at the Medical Center in Fort Worth. The schedule is Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; no call is required.
Requirements
- For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Master’s degree in Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
- For Physician Assistants: Current Texas professional physician assistant license.
- For Physician Assistants: Recognition from the Texas State Medical Board as a Physician Assistant.
- For Physician Assistants: Certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C).
- Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required.
- PALS certification is required when assigned to Anesthesiology, Care Team, Complex Care, Fostering Health, H/O, Nephrology, or Neurology.
Nice To Haves
- For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Minimum of 2 years of pediatric nursing experience or experience in a related specialized area is strongly preferred.
- For Physician Assistants: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies is strongly preferred.
- For Physician Assistants: Minimum of 2 years of pediatric primary, specialty, or acute care experience, or 2 years of experience in a related allied health field, such as family practice with a substantial pediatric component, is strongly preferred.
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform history and physical exams for hospitalized pulmonary and clinic patients.
- Manage acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including asthma, pneumonia, and respiratory failure.
- Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic tests, including labs, imaging, and pulmonary function tests.
- Coordinate care with respiratory therapy, nursing, and consulting services.
- Provide follow-up care after hospitalization to ensure continuity and reduce readmissions.
- Educate patients and families about disease processes, medications, and self-management.
- Document patient encounters accurately and promptly in the EMR.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
