Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine - NP/PA - Full-Time

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentive

CME allowance

Employer-paid benefits

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Pulmonary Division at Carolinas Medical Center Main Campus. This 40-hour-per-week role covers inpatient and outpatient care, with a schedule of Monday–Friday 8am–5pm and occasional weekend rotation to support acute needs.

The APP will work to manage asthma, COPD and other pulmonary conditions, performing histories, exams and hands-on care with an emphasis on top-of-license practice.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program.
• NPs must have a master's or DNP with ACNP certification.
• Physician Assistants must be NCCPA certified.

Responsibilities

• Manage acute and chronic pulmonary diseases inpatient and outpatient.
• Perform history, exam, documentation, and care planning with prescribed meds and tests.
• Attend meetings and contribute to policies, procedures and quality initiatives.

Skills

NP/PA experience

Pulmonary medicine

Asthma/COPD management

Lung cancer screening familiarity

Education

NP degree (MSN/DNP)

PA degree

ACNP certification (for NP)

Job description

Department

02340 GCMG Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine: Kenilworth - Pulmonary Medicine

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Combination inpatient and outpatient APP M-F for Kenilworth/CMC

Pay Range

$47.50 - $71.25

Atrium Health, one of the most comprehensive public, not-for-profit healthcare systems in the nation, is actively recruiting Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Pulmonary Division at Carolinas Medical Center Main Campus.

This position will focus on treatment and management of patients with Asthma, COPD, Chronic cough, Interstitial Lung disease, tobacco cessation, early detection of lung cancer through lung cancer screening and incidental lung nodule programs, amongst others. The APP will be expected to manage acute and chronic pulmonary diseases inpatient and outpatient and is encouraged to practice at the top of their license. Essential functions: obtain a medical history, physical exam, document findings and prepare a plan of care in a timely manner including prescribing medications and ordering appropriate tests/procedures. Attend, participate in and contribute to group/practice meetings, development of policies and procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.

Details Of This Practice And Qualified Candidate

• This position is 40 hrs (full time)
• Physical outpatient practice is in the Jan & Ed Brown Center for Pulmonary Medicine in Charlotte, NC
• Inpatient work will be at the Main Campus at CMC Main 1000 Blythe Boulevard in Charlotte NC.
• Work schedule Monday- Friday 8am-5pm. Rotation to 1 weekend work once every 4-6 weeks. Rotation to nights only is needed for emergent/critical staffing shortages.
• Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program.
• Nurse practitioners are required to have a master’s degree or doctorate in nursing practice. Certification as an Acute care NP from a nationally recognized certifying body is required.
• Physician Assistants with certification from the National Commission on Certification of PAs is required.
• 1- 2 years of APP experience preferred; post graduate Pulmonary Medicine fellowship and/or Pulmonary Medicine experience is a plus; interest in preventive medicine
• Interpersonal skills and critical thinking must be demonstrated.
• North Carolina license, North Carolina DEA, BLS and ACLS required.

We Offer

• Salary guarantee with Performance Incentive
• Employer paid benefits.
• CME Allowance

At Atrium Health, our patients, communities and teammates are at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion allows us to deliver care that is superior in quality and compassion across our network of more than 900 care locations.

As a leading, innovative health system, we promote an environment where differences are valued and integrated into our workforce. Our culture of inclusion and cultural competence allows us to achieve our goals and deliver the best possible experience to patients and the communities we serve.

Atrium Health System is an EOE/AA Employer

Our CommitmenttoYou

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

The APP will be expected to manage acute and chronic pulmonary diseases inpatient and outpatient and is encouraged to practice at the top of their license.