NP/PA- Pulmonology Clinic

Erlanger is seeking a Pulmonology Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join its outpatient pulmonology clinic in Chattanooga, TN. This is a clinic-based, weekday-only position providing comprehensive care to adult patients with a wide variety of chronic and acute pulmonology conditions. The APP will work collaboratively with board-certified pulmonologists and an interdisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in an ambulatory setting.

-Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
-Board certified as FNP, AGACNP, ANP, or PA-C
-Tennessee licensure (or ability to obtain prior to start)
-DEA license (or eligibility to obtain)
-Prior experience in pulmonary, internal medicine, family medicine, or related specialty preferred
-Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills
-Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Preferred:
Critical Care, Emergency department, or Cardiology experience

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Licensed as an Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Tennessee
Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the state of Tennessee
National certification as either an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Certificate of fitness from the state of Tennessee (as required by specialty)
BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward
ACLS certification required 
DEA number with the ability to prescribe schedules II,III, IV, V

The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Department Position Summary:
The Intensivist Nurse Practitioners will work in the critical care office and will provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation and management of patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. The clinic focuses on evidence-based care for conditions such as COPD, asthma, chronic cough, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary nodules, and other complex pulmonary disorders, emphasizing continuity of care and long-term disease management.
The department is staffed by experienced, board-certified pulmonologists and supported by advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, nursing staff, and care coordinators who work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the team prioritizes patient education, preventive care, and individualized treatment plans to optimize respiratory health and improve patient outcomes.