Nurse Practitioner & Physician Assistant-Pulmonology

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PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with a Master’s degree. NP: Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing with a concentration in Adult, Family, or Acute Care.

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Physician AssistantHealthcare Clinical

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our pulmonology team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with pulmonary physicians to evaluate and manage patients with a variety of respiratory conditions in outpatient and/or inpatient settings. Responsibilities include patient assessments, chronic disease management, and support for procedures such as bronchoscopy and thoracentesis, where applicable.

Responsibilities

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  Conduct comprehensive assessments, including history and physical exams for patients with pulmonary conditions (e.g., asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea).
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  Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as chest imaging, pulmonary function tests, ABGs, and sleep studies.
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  Manage chronic respiratory diseases in collaboration with supervising physicians.
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  Educate patients and families on treatment plans, inhaler techniques, and lifestyle modifications.
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  Assist with or perform procedures such as thoracentesis, pleural catheter management, or bronchoscopy support, depending on training and credentialing.
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  Provide inpatient consults, daily rounding, and discharge planning (if applicable).
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  Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice and state licensure.
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  Participate in quality initiatives, care coordination, and follow-up planning.
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  Maintain thorough and timely documentation in the EMR.