Pulmonary - NP/PA - Full-Time

Atrium Health, one of the most comprehensive public, not-for-profit healthcare systems in the nation, is actively recruiting Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Pulmonary Division at Carolinas Medical Center Main Campus.

This position will focus on treatment and management of patients with Asthma, COPD, Chronic cough, Interstitial Lung disease, tobacco cessation, early detection of lung cancer through lung cancer screening and incidental lung nodule programs, amongst others. The APP will be expected to manage acute and chronic pulmonary diseases inpatient and outpatient and is encouraged to practice at the top of their license. Essential functions: obtain a medical history, physical exam, document findings and prepare a plan of care in a timely manner including prescribing medications and ordering appropriate tests/procedures. Attend, participate in and contribute to group/practice meetings, development of policies and procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.

Details of this practice and qualified candidate:

This position is 40 hrs (full time)

Physical outpatient practice is in the Jan & Ed Brown Center for Pulmonary Medicine in Charlotte, NC

Inpatient work will be at the Main Campus at CMC Main 1000 Blythe Boulevard in Charlotte NC.

Work schedule Monday- Friday 8am-5pm. Rotation to 1 weekend work once every 4-6 weeks. Rotation to nights only is needed for emergent/critical staffing shortages.

Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program.

Nurse practitioners are required to have a masters degree or doctorate in nursing practice. Certification as an Acute care NP from a nationally recognized certifying body is required.

Physician Assistants with certification from the National Commission on Certification of PAs is required.

1- 2 years of APP experience preferred; post graduate Pulmonary Medicine fellowship and/or Pulmonary Medicine experience is a plus; interest in preventive medicine

Interpersonal skills and critical thinking must be demonstrated.

North Carolina license, North Carolina DEA, BLS and ACLS required.

We offer:

Salary guarantee with Performance Incentive

Employer paid benefits.

CME Allowance

At Atrium Health, our patients, communities and teammates are at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion allows us to deliver care that is superior in quality and compassion across our network of more than 900 care locations.

As a leading, innovative health system, we promote an environment where differences are valued and integrated into our workforce. Our culture of inclusion and cultural competence allows us to achieve our goals and deliver the best possible experience to patients and the communities we serve.

Please submit an updated CV/resume for consideration.

Atrium Health System is an EOE/AA Employer



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