APP (NP/PA) Pulmonary and Hyperbaric Medicine

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group•Loma Linda, CA

About The Position

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Hyperbaric, and Sleep Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA), to provide clinical services in the Ambulatory Pulmonary Clinic and Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy Service. The role combines HBO and pulmonary clinic responsibilities on a scheduled hybrid basis, depending on program volume, patient needs, and staffing requirements. The successful applicant should have at least 2–3 years of clinical experience in an outpatient, ambulatory setting, preferably in pulmonology. Hyperbaric medicine experience is preferred but not required. Responsibilities may also include participation in quality improvement and research projects related to hyperbaric medicine and/or pulmonary diseases. In the Pulmonary Clinic, the APP provides outpatient evaluation and management for patients with a broad range of pulmonary conditions, including asthma, COPD, chronic cough, dyspnea, and other chronic respiratory conditions. The APP performs histories and physical examinations, reviews and interprets diagnostic information within their scope of practice, and educates patients on disease management and related interventions. In the HBO Therapy Service, the APP participates in evaluating, managing, and monitoring patients receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This includes assessing clinical appropriateness, monitoring patients during treatments, identifying contraindications and complications, contributing to treatment planning, managing routine clinical issues within scope of practice, and supporting quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory/accreditation activities. The APP must maintain competency and required education related to hyperbaric medicine and emergency procedures, including ACLS/BLS. The listed starting base compensation range is $155,000–$185,000, adjusted based on years of experience and/or faculty rank. This amount excludes variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to the department’s compensation plans. A California residence is required upon the start date. The opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 Waiver.

Requirements

At least 2–3 years of clinical experience in an outpatient, ambulatory setting.
Must be a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
California residence is required upon the start date.
Maintain competency and required education related to hyperbaric medicine and emergency procedures (ACLS/BLS).

Nice To Haves

Outpatient clinical experience in pulmonology.
Experience in hyperbaric medicine.

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient pulmonary evaluation and management services for patients with a broad range of pulmonary conditions.
Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations for new and established pulmonary patients.
Evaluate and manage asthma, COPD, chronic cough, dyspnea, and other chronic respiratory conditions.
Review and interpret relevant diagnostic information within the APP’s scope of practice, including pulmonary function testing, chest imaging, laboratory studies, and other diagnostic evaluations.
Educate patients about disease management, medication use, inhaler technique, smoking cessation, oxygen therapy, and other appropriate interventions.
Evaluate patients referred for hyperbaric oxygen therapy and determine clinical appropriateness.
Assess patients during HBO treatments.
Identify potential contraindications, risks, and complications associated with HBO therapy.
Participate in treatment planning, including treatment frequency, duration, and clinical goals.
Manage routine clinical issues related to HBO treatment within the APP’s scope of practice.
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory/accreditation activities related to the HBO program.
Maintain competency and required education related to hyperbaric medicine and emergency procedures (ACLS/BLS).
Potentially participate in quality improvement and research projects related to hyperbaric medicine and/or pulmonary diseases.