Nurse Practitioner / Physician Associate - Pulmonary Clinic
Job Summary
Samaritan Health Services, a non-profit integrated health care delivery system, is seeking a full-time Pulmonology APC to join their team in Corvallis, OR.
About the Role
Based at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, a level 2 trauma center, Samaritan Pulmonology provides consultation and care of diseases affecting the respiratory system, including treatment for COPD/asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary vascular disease and thoracic malignancy.
Responsibilities
- Manage a panel of patients largely focusing on obstructive lung diseases
- Collaborate with pulmonologists in the outpatient setting
- 15-20 patients per day
- 34 patient facing hours/week
- Handles urgent appointments for established pulmonary medicine patients and new patient visit/follow ups
- On-site Pulmonary Function Lab
- Hospital employed
Requirements
- The successful candidate will be responsible for clinical management of pulmonary patients, patient education, follow up, interpretations of diagnostics, medication management, and responding to patient questions on a variety of medical issues
- Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic pulmonary illnesses
- Prescribe all necessary medications and treatments
- Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients
- Develop and implement patient management policies and procedures
- Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities
- Communicate with collaborating physician or specialist regarding patient care
- Should possess excellent clinical skills, communication skills, and a strong commitment to providing excellent care that is team oriented.
- Eligibility to work in the United States
Qualifications
Must hold a current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate in the state of Oregon.
Benefits
We offer an attractive salary, starting bonus, relocation assistance, paid malpractice, CME allowance, Electronic Medical Record (EPIC) and a competitive benefits package.
Pay
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Full time position.