APP Pulmonology

MultiCare Health System; United States; On-site; USD 157,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Rockwood Clinic seeks a Pulmonary Advanced Practice Provider to deliver specialty care to adults with COPD, asthma and other pulmonary conditions. Work with supervising physicians to evaluate, educate, and manage patients in an outpatient setting.

You will collaborate across care teams, adjust therapies, and participate in follow-up imaging and labs. The role emphasizes evidence-based pulmonary care and patient education across sites in the Spokane region.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Advanced Nursing or Physician Assistant program.
• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Adult or Family) or PA-C.
• Unrestricted nursing license or physician assistant license (Washington State).
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage adult patients with pulmonary conditions in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Conduct history taking, physical exams, and review of diagnostic studies to guide clinical decision making.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for pulmonary conditions.
• Monitor and adjust therapies including inhalers, oxygen, and medications as clinically indicated.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, and lifestyle management.
• Communicate and coordinate care with supervising physicians, primary care providers, and specialists.
• Document accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Participate in follow-up of imaging, labs, and pulmonary function testing.
• Support patient access through timely follow-up and chronic disease monitoring workflows.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to evidence-based pulmonary care.

Skills

BLS certification

DEA/NPI prescriptive authority

Education

Nurse Practitioner (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care / Adult / Family)

PA-C certification

Tools

Electronic health record (EHR)

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Mon-Fri This position may provide coverage at both our Downtown and Valley locations. The preferred candidate will have the flexibility to rotate between sites during the workweek, although scheduling arrangements are negotiable.

Position Summary

The Pulmonary APP provides specialty care to adult patients with chronic and complex respiratory conditions and in pulmonary clinic settings. Working in collaboration with the supervising physician, the APP delivers evidence-based evaluation, education, and management for patients with conditions such as COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary nodules. Additionally, this role may encompass the management of sleep disorders. The role supports access, continuity, and team-based care within the pulmonary service line.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage adult patients with pulmonary conditions in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Conduct history taking, physical exams, and review of diagnostic studies to guide clinical decision making.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for pulmonary conditions.
• Monitor and adjust therapies including inhalers, oxygen, and medications as clinically indicated.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, and lifestyle management.
• Communicate and coordinate care with supervising physicians, primary care providers, and specialists.
• Document accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Participate in follow-up of imaging, labs, and pulmonary function testing.
• Support patient access through timely follow-up and chronic disease monitoring workflows.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to evidence-based pulmonary care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Advanced Nursing or Physician Assistant program
• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Adult or Family Medicine or national certification as a PA-C
• Unrestricted nursing license or physician assistant medical license(or ability to obtain) in Washington State.
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

About Rockwood Clinic

MultiCare Rockwood Clinic is one of the region’s largest outpatient diagnostic and treatment centers, serving communities across eastern Washington, northern Idaho and western Montana. With more than 350 physicians and providers across 50 specialties and multiple primary and urgent care locations, Rockwood delivers more than 160,000 patient visits annually. This diverse and growing outpatient network offers a wide range of meaningful career opportunities.

About the Spokane Community

Spokane, in eastern Washington along the Spokane River and near the Selkirk Mountains, offers a vibrant city experience with endless access to outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy lakes, rivers, ski resorts, golf courses, wineries, and nearby national parks, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene. Spokane delivers the perfect balance of city living and Pacific Northwest recreation year-round.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. Growth and education Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you. Well-being and support Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life. Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. Belonging for all Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued. Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $156,600.00 - $160,800.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

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