Provide outpatient pulmonary and primary care for adults with chronic respiratory conditions such as COPD, asthma, chronic cough, and sleep-related breathing disorders. The role centers on follow-up visits, care coordination, treatment adjustments, and patient education, with support from supervising pulmonologists and a multidisciplinary care team. It also includes reviewing pulmonary diagnostics and using remote monitoring and digital health tools within a technology-enabled care model.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient pulmonary and primary care to adult patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
- Conduct patient evaluations and follow-up visits.
- Coordinate care with supervising pulmonologists and other clinical team members.
- Review spirometry, PFTs, imaging, and other clinical data to support care decisions.
- Manage treatment plans, medication adjustments, and patient education for respiratory disease management.
- Collaborate with respiratory therapists, nurses, care coordinators, and support staff.
- Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record.
- Adhere to clinical protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Required
- Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Tennessee.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience in pulmonary medicine, internal medicine, family medicine, or a related specialty.
- Comfort with outpatient care delivery models.
- Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Comfort using an electronic medical record system.
Preferred
- Prior experience in pulmonary, respiratory, or chronic disease management.
- Familiarity with remote patient monitoring, telehealth platforms, or digital health tools.
- Experience reviewing PFTs, imaging, and managing long-term respiratory conditions.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive hourly compensation commensurate with experience.
- Flexible scheduling, including 1-2 days per week with Monday-Thursday availability.
- Malpractice insurance coverage, including tail coverage.
- Opportunity to work with a mission-driven pulmonary care team.
- Exposure to innovative care models and technology-enabled medicine.