APP - Interventional Pulmonology - Augusta, GA

Wellstar Health Systems; Augusta (GA); Presencial; USD 105.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wellstar Health Systems in Georgia seeks a full-time Advanced Practice Provider to support the Interventional Pulmonology program at Wellstar-MCG Health. You will evaluate patients, prepare them for procedures, coordinate post-procedure care, and collaborate with anesthesia, endoscopy, and OR teams.

Procedural training will be provided, including thoracentesis and chest tube placement. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and participation in clinics, tumor boards, and research

Formación

• Current Georgia NP or PA license (or eligibility).
• Acute Care certification required.
• Completion of an accredited APP training program.
• Hospital-based experience preferred; oncology or ICU background a plus.
• Strong interest in interventional and procedural medicine.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the primary contact for inpatient IP consults and new referrals.
• Evaluate and triage patients for Interventional Pulmonology procedures.
• Complete H&Ps, order labs and imaging, and oversee both inpatient and outpatient care.
• Coordinate all pre- and post-procedure processes for seamless patient care.
• Collaborate with Anesthesia, Endoscopy, and OR teams for efficient scheduling.
• Manage pleural catheter patients (training provided).
• Provide education to patients and families regarding procedures and follow-up care.
• Attend clinics and rounds with IP attending physicians.
• Support multidisciplinary case discussions and clinical trial coordination.
• Review all new inpatient interventional Pulmonology consults.
• Be first call for all inpatient interventional Pulmonology consults.
• Prepare and evaluate patients for appropriate procedures in conjunction with the IP attending on call.

Conocimientos

Interventional pulmonology

Procedural medicine

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Educación

Accredited APP training program

Georgia NP/PA license eligibility

Descripción del empleo

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work ShiftDay (United States of America)WMCG is seeking a full-time, experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to support and coordinate the procedural aspects of the Interventional Pulmonology (IP) program at Wellstar-MCG Health. This APP will assist in caring for patients with lung cancer, metastatic lung disease, or undiagnosed pulmonary lesions.

You’ll play a key role in evaluating patients, preparing them for procedures, and coordinating post-procedure care alongside physicians, nurse navigators, and the broader pulmonary team. Procedural training will be provided, including thoracentesis, chest tube placement, and ultrasound guidance.

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care (80%)

• Serve as the primary contact for inpatient IP consults and new referrals
• Evaluate and triage patients for Interventional Pulmonology procedures
• Complete H&Ps, order labs and imaging, and oversee both inpatient and outpatient care
• Coordinate all pre- and post-procedure processes for seamless patient care
• Collaborate with Anesthesia, Endoscopy, and OR teams for efficient scheduling
• Manage pleural catheter patients (training provided)
• Provide education to patients and families regarding procedures and follow-up care
• Attend clinics and rounds with IP attending physicians
• Support multidisciplinary case discussions and clinical trial coordination
• Review all new inpatient interventional Pulmonology consults.
• Be first call for all inpatient interventional Pulmonology consults.
• Prepare and evaluate patients for appropriate procedures in conjunction with the IP attending on call

Administrative (20%)

• Maintain a current calendar and database of all IP procedures
• Assist in developing and developing clinical protocols and SOPs
• Participate in thoracic tumor boards, pulmonary case conferences, and staff meetings
• Support quality improvement and research initiatives
• Complete required documentation for FMLA, disability, and insurance as needed

Qualifications

• Licensure: Current Georgia NP or PA license (or eligibility)
• Certification: Acute Care certification required
• Education: Completion of an accredited APP training program
• Experience: Hospital-based experience preferred; oncology or ICU background a plus
• Skills: Strong interest in interventional and procedural medicine, teamwork, patient-centered care

Ongoing Professional Growth:

• Opportunities to attend conferences, participate in research, and engage in continuing education.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.