Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
MedElite Group•Roanoke, VA
About The Position
Infinite Medical P.C. is seeking a friendly and compassionate Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive care to patients with respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and other pulmonary disorders. The role serves residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities and involves local travel in the Roanoke, Virginia area. The clinician works alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals to provide compassionate, personalized care.
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician license.
- DEA license.
- CPR and BCLS/BLS certification.
- Master’s degree in Nursing.
- Completed a degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Local travel is required 100% of the time.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing and walking, occasional lifting up to 20 pounds, lifting and moving patients, prolonged sitting, and computer work.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in long-term care or a skilled nursing facility.
- Experience in pulmonology or respiratory care.
- Experience documenting in EMR systems such as Sigma, Visual, or PCC; training is provided.
Responsibilities
- Conduct 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 based on patients’ medical histories, symptoms, and lifestyle factors.
- Prescribe medications and therapies, such as inhalers, antibiotics, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
- Educate patients and their families about disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
- Perform diagnostic procedures, including spirometry, chest X-rays, and arterial blood gas analysis.
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Malpractice insurance coverage
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