Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
About The Position
Infinite Medical P.C. is seeking a friendly and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Pulmonology experience to support patients in its Patient Health Management program. The role provides comprehensive care to residents with respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and other pulmonary disorders, in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The clinician works with a dedicated healthcare team to deliver compassionate, personalized care and help improve senior care. This position requires regular travel to multiple nursing homes within the assigned region and a flexible schedule to accommodate facility visits and patient coverage. Local travel is stated as 100% required. The posting lists Texas as the location, although it also refers to travel to nursing homes within New Jersey. The position is described as full-time. The posting gives a salary range of $125,000–$175,000 per annum near the top and a separate compensation range of $150,000–$200,000 per annum in the Benefits section.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of experience in long-term care or a skilled nursing facility.
- An active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician license.
- DEA license.
- CPR BCLS/BLS certification.
- A Master's Degree in Nursing.
- Completion of a degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- One year of experience in Pulmonology or respiratory care.
- Local travel is 100% required.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Reliable transportation.
- Willingness to travel to different nursing homes within the state of New Jersey, described as a 100% commitment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience documenting in an EMR, such as Sigma, Visual, or PCC; training is provided.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough physical assessments and medical screenings of patients with pulmonary conditions.
- Diagnose and treat common respiratory illnesses, including asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that account for patients’ medical histories, symptoms, and lifestyle factors.
- Prescribe medications and therapies, including inhalers, antibiotics, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
- Educate patients and their families about disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
- Perform diagnostic procedures such as spirometry, chest X-rays, and arterial blood gas analysis.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Travel regularly to multiple nursing homes in the designated region to deliver on-site care.
- Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate facility visits and optimize patient coverage.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation (the posting lists $150,000–$200,000 per annum in the Benefits section).
- Health coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Sign-on bonus.
- Company-sponsored life insurance.
- 401(k).
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid time off.
- Paid up-to-date subscription.
- Malpractice insurance coverage.
- Work-life balance.
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Job Type
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