NP/PA- Pulmonology Clinic

Job Summary

Erlanger is seeking a Pulmonology Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join its outpatient pulmonology clinic in Chattanooga, TN. This is a clinic-based, weekday-only position providing comprehensive care to adult patients with a wide variety of chronic and acute pulmonology conditions. The APP will work collaboratively with board-certified pulmonologists and an interdisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in an ambulatory setting.

• This role is ideal for an APP who enjoys continuity of care, chronic disease management, and patient education, with a strong interest in pulmonology medicine.
• Responsible for providing direct patient care and supervising the care of patients in the inpatient setting.
• Provides direct patient care for patients diagnosed with various multi-system conditions including, but not limited to respiratory disease, illness and failure, and general medical care for patient's admitted to other specialty services, utilizing evidence based practice.
• Responsible for prompt recognition of acute change in patient status necessitating emergent change in plan of care.
• Will work closely with ancillary departments to ensure appropriate and timely work up and disposition of all patients.
• Serves as both role model and resource to nursing and outpatient office staff.
• Provide ongoing staff education as needed.
• Provide patient education on ongoing basis.
• Maintain current credentialing/privileges, CEU requirements, licensure and certification as required.
• Serves as liaison between outpatient clinic physicians, Critical Care Intensivist, Hospitalist service and Primary Care physicians to coordinate patient care services in order to optimize patient care and maximize utilization of resources.

Education

• Required:
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Board certified as FNP, AGACNP, ANP, or PA-C
• Tennessee licensure (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• DEA license (or eligibility to obtain)
• Prior experience in pulmonary, internal medicine, family medicine, or related specialty preferred