Travel Pulmonology NP/PA - Senior Care Specialist

MedElite; Texas; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Company-Sponsored Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Malpractice Insurance

Paid Subscription to UpToDate

Job summary

Infinite Medical P.C. is seeking a Travel Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support the PHM program across skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.

You will evaluate and manage patients with respiratory conditions, coordinate care, and travel regularly within assigned territories. The role requires active NP/PA licensure, DEA registration, CPR/BLS, and a master's degree, with 6 months LTC/SNF experience and at least 1 year in Pulmonology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• Active DEA registration.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Master's degree in Nursing or other applicable advanced clinical degree.
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Pulmonology or respiratory care.
• Experience documenting in electronic medical record systems (Sigma, Visual, PCC).
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel frequently to multiple facility locations.
• Flexibility to travel across assigned territories, potentially spanning multiple states, based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pulmonary healthcare services and coordinate patient care.
• Conduct thorough physical assessments and medical screenings of patients with pulmonary conditions.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat common respiratory illnesses, including asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and COPD.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patients' medical histories, current symptoms, and overall health needs.
• Prescribe medications and therapies, including inhalers, antibiotics, and pulmonary rehabilitation, as appropriate.
• Educate patients and their families on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
• Perform or coordinate diagnostic procedures, such as spirometry, chest X-rays, and arterial blood gas analysis, as appropriate to clinical scope and facility resources.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in electronic medical record systems.
• Travel regularly to multiple skilled nursing and long-term care facilities across assigned territories, which may include multiple states.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate facility visits and optimize patient coverage.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Pulmonology experience

Travel-ready

Education

MSN or equivalent

Graduate of NP/PA program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Infinite Medical P.C. is seeking a Travel Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support the PHM program across skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.

You will evaluate and manage patients with respiratory conditions, coordinate care, and travel regularly within assigned territories. The role requires active NP/PA licensure, DEA registration, CPR/BLS, and a master's degree, with 6 months LTC/SNF experience and at least 1 year in Pulmonology.