APP (NP/PA) Interventional Pulmonology

Key Qualifications

• Previous hands-on clinical experience, including pleural procedures, such as:
  • Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
  • Thoracentesis
  • Chest tube placement (including pigtail catheters)
  • Tunneled pleural catheter management and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to independently assess and manage patients with pulmonary and/or pleural disease.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced inpatient environment with procedural responsibilities.
• Exposure to and/or worked with an interventional pulmonology or thoracic surgery team

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with pleural disease on the inpatient interventional pulmonology service.
• Perform pleural procedures in accordance with credentialing and demonstrated competency.
• Independently manage procedural consults, follow-ups, and longitudinal patient care.
• Interact and collaborate with attending physicians, fellows and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical research initiatives.
• Assist with other clinical duties as needed within the department, commensurate with the job description and qualifications.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $155,000 - 185,000. This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to the individual department compensation plans. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.

Our benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contribution
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage
• Competitive Vacation & Sick Days
• CME Days and Funds
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Paid Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Loan Repayment/State & Federal (If eligible)

For more information on Loan Forgiveness, please click on the links below: Public Service Loan Forgiveness

We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residence is required upon start date.