Pediatric Pulmonology NP/PA - Inpatient/Clinic (PT)

CCPN Cook Children's Physician Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Cook Children’s in Fort Worth is seeking a Pediatric NP/PA for Pulmonary Medicine to deliver comprehensive care for acute and chronic respiratory conditions in hospital and clinic settings.

The role collaborates with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, autonomously assessing, diagnosing, and treating within approved protocols, and ensuring continuity of care from hospital to clinic.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
• Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical exams for hospitalized pulmonary and clinic patients.
• Manage acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, PFTs).
• Coordinate care with respiratory therapy, nursing, and consulting services.
• Provide follow-up care post-hospitalization to reduce readmissions.
• Educate patients and families on diseases, medications, and self-management.
• Document all patient encounters in the EMR.

Skills

Pediatric patient care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

APRN (Master’s in Nursing)

PA Studies (Master’s in Physician Assistant)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Cook Children’s in Fort Worth is seeking a Pediatric NP/PA for Pulmonary Medicine to deliver comprehensive care for acute and chronic respiratory conditions in hospital and clinic settings.

The role collaborates with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, autonomously assessing, diagnosing, and treating within approved protocols, and ensuring continuity of care from hospital to clinic.