Nurse Practitioner

Pulmonary; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

The Pulmonary and Sleep Institute is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive care for patients with pulmonary and sleep disorders. You will evaluate, treat, educate, and coordinate care including PFT interpretation, inhaler management, PAP therapy, and DME coordination under physician supervision.

Ideal candidates hold an MSN, current NP/PA license, DEA registration, and at least two years of NP/PA experience, with a focus on pulmonary or sleep medicine.

Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current NP/APRN license and DEA registration.
• Minimum of 2 years of NP/PA experience, pulmonary or sleep preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with pulmonary and sleep disorders.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic testing and PFTs.
• Educate patients on inhaler use, PAP therapy, and DME.
• Develop and adjust treatment plans with physician oversight.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure quality care.

Skills

PFT interpretation

Inhaler therapy knowledge

DME knowledge

Medical documentation

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

MSN from accredited NP program

Current NP/PA license

DEA registration

Job description

Job Description Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Join our Team The Pulmonary and Sleep Institute is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing team and provide specialized care to patients with pulmonary and sleep-related conditions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced NP or PA who is passionate about pulmonary and sleep medicine, patient education, and providing high-quality, evidence-based care. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and experience with pulmonary function testing (PFTs), respiratory medications/inhalers, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), and sleep therapy.

Key Responsibilities

Pulmonary Patient Care

• Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions, including asthma, COPD, chronic cough, shortness of breath, and other respiratory disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical histories and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing, imaging, and laboratory studies.
• Review and interpret Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), including spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion capacity (DLCO).
• Recognize obstructive, restrictive, and mixed ventilatory patterns and incorporate PFT findings into patient treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing pulmonary follow-up care and monitor patients’ response to treatment.

Respiratory Medication & Inhaler Management

• Possess strong knowledge of commonly prescribed pulmonary medications and inhaler therapies.
• Understand and appropriately manage rescue and maintenance inhalers, including SABA, LABA, LAMA, inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), and combination therapies.
• Assess medication effectiveness and make appropriate treatment recommendations based on symptoms, PFT results, and clinical findings.
• Educate patients on proper inhaler technique, medication adherence, and the appropriate use of rescue versus maintenance medications.
• Understand nebulizer therapy and other respiratory treatments commonly used in pulmonary medicine.

Sleep Medicine Patient Care

• Evaluate and manage patients with sleep-related conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.
• Review sleep study results and assist in developing appropriate treatment plans.
• Manage patients receiving PAP therapy, including CPAP, BiPAP, and other prescribed sleep therapies.
• Review PAP compliance and therapy data and address barriers to successful treatment.
• Provide ongoing follow-up care and monitor patient response to sleep therapy.
• Have Inspire therapy knowledge.

Develop & Manage Treatment Plans

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based medicine and current clinical practice guidelines.
• Adjust treatment plans based on patient progress, diagnostic testing, PFT findings, medication response, PAP compliance, symptoms, and clinical findings.
• Coordinate treatment recommendations with the supervising physician and clinical team.

DME & Sleep Therapy Management

• Knowledge and experience with Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is required.
• Understand PAP equipment, oxygen therapy, nebulizers, respiratory equipment, supplies, compliance requirements, and documentation necessary for DME services.
• Maintain appropriate documentation to support medical necessity and insurance requirements.

Patient & Family Education

• Educate patients and families regarding pulmonary and sleep disorders, treatment options, respiratory medications, inhaler technique, PAP therapy, equipment use, compliance, and overall health management.
• Provide counseling regarding lifestyle modifications and strategies that support successful pulmonary and sleep treatment.
• Encourage patient participation and adherence to treatment plans.

Documentation & Collaboration

• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely medical records.
• Document assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, patient progress, and outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, medical assistants, respiratory therapists, DME providers, sleep technicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, organizational policies, and applicable clinical standards.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner/APRN license.
• Current DEA registration.
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Minimum of 2 years of NP or PA experience.
• Experience in pulmonary and/or sleep medicine strongly preferred.
• Ability to review and interpret Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs).
• Strong knowledge of pulmonary medications and inhaler therapies.
• Knowledge and experience with DME and PAP therapy is required.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a physician-led healthcare team.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in pulmonary medicine, sleep medicine, PFT interpretation, asthma/COPD management, respiratory medications, inhaler therapy, obstructive sleep apnea management, PAP therapy, oxygen therapy, or DME coordination is highly preferred.

Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday 7:30 am - 12 pm