Pulmonology NP - Flexible Weekdays & Territory Travel

Alteas-Health; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonus opportunities

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education opportunities

Clinical mentorship and development

Opportunities in committees and growth

Job summary

Alteas Health in Illinois seeks a skilled Nurse Practitioner to provide Pulmonology services across Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, and Post-Acute Care facilities within Alton, IL and nearby communities.

This role involves daily travel within the territory, spending one day per week in the St. Louis area and four days in IL, with a Monday–Friday daytime schedule and no regular on-call weekends.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the applicable state(s) of practice.
• Current national certification appropriate to licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum six (6) months of Nurse Practitioner clinical experience.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel daily throughout an assigned territory.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Experience utilizing Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute, chronic, and episodic pulmonary conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based clinical practice.
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic testing.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within your scope of practice.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and ongoing care.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, pharmacy, social services, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Round at assigned Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, and Post-Acute Care facilities.
• Build strong relationships with facility leadership and clinical teams.

Skills

EMR experience

BLS certification

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

National certification

Job description

Alteas Health in Illinois seeks a skilled Nurse Practitioner to provide Pulmonology services across Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, and Post-Acute Care facilities within Alton, IL and nearby communities.

This role involves daily travel within the territory, spending one day per week in the St. Louis area and four days in IL, with a Monday–Friday daytime schedule and no regular on-call weekends.