Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (A), Pulmonary Medicine

Corewell Health•Troy, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. That’s just the beginning of the difference you can make when you join our team at Corewell Health. GENERAL SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Pulmonary Medicine provides comprehensive outpatient care to adult patients with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions. This role functions collaboratively with pulmonologists and the multidisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care in an ambulatory setting. The APP practices at the top of license with a focus on access, continuity, and quality outcomes. Under the general guidance of the medical director, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diseases and adverse health conditions following the written guidelines approved by the department.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies
1 to 3 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in pulmonary medicine, internal medicine, or critical care is preferred.
Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and patient engagement abilities
Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team-based model
State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required
AHA/ARC BLS certification required
Strong foundation in adult pulmonary pathophysiology
Ability to manage complex chronic conditions longitudinally
Comfort with high-volume outpatient workflows
Proficiency with EMR systems (EPIC)
Commitment to patient-centered care, quality, and safety

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage adult patients with pulmonary conditions in an outpatient clinic setting
Manage chronic pulmonary diseases including but not limited to: • Asthma • COPD • Interstitial lung disease • Pulmonary nodules • Chronic cough • Dyspnea Post-hospital and post-ICU pulmonary follow-up
Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations
Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic testing including: Pulmonary function tests (PFTs), Chest imaging (X-ray, CT), Sleep studies (as applicable), and Laboratory studies
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations and clinical guidelines
Provide patient education regarding disease management, medications, and lifestyle modifications
Collaborate closely with supervising physicians, respiratory therapists, nurses, sleep medicine teams, and other specialists
Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record (EMR)
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical practice optimization
Support care coordination, transitions of care, and appropriate referrals
Maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, and institutional standards

Benefits

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.
Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
Relocation assistance
Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
Free onsite parking at all of our campuses
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings