Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner

Full Job Description

Physician Assistant (PA) / Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Pulmonary, Sleep, Primary & Urgent Care practice. The PA/NP will work closely with our providers to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in both outpatient and urgent care settings.

The ideal candidate should have experience in pulmonology, sleep medicine, primary care, or urgent care, possess excellent clinical judgment, and be able to work independently while collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team. This role requires strong diagnostic, treatment planning, and patient education skills to manage both acute and chronic conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including history-taking, physical exams, and diagnostic assessments.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage pulmonary, sleep, primary care, and urgent care conditions.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function tests (PFTs), sleep studies, imaging, and laboratory tests.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans, including prescribing medications, lifestyle modifications, and therapy recommendations.
• Perform in-office procedures such as spirometry, nasal endoscopy, nebulizer therapy, wound care, and minor urgent care treatments.
• Provide chronic disease management for conditions like COPD, asthma, sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.
• Conduct Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs), chronic care management (CCM), and remote patient monitoring (RPM) reviews.
• Assist with DME evaluations, including CPAP/BiPAP therapy compliance and patient education.
• Address acute concerns in the urgent care setting, including respiratory infections, minor injuries, and common illnesses.

Patient Education & Counseling

• Educate patients on disease prevention, lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, and sleep hygiene.
• Provide counseling on CPAP/BiPAP therapy, smoking cessation, and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Discuss test results, treatment plans, and follow-up care with patients and their families.

Coordination & Collaboration

• Work closely with pulmonologists, sleep specialists, respiratory therapists, and the medical team to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Collaborate with the remote call support team to address patient inquiries, medication refills, and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists, diagnostic testing centers, and home health services as needed.

Documentation & Compilation

• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely documentation in the EHR system.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance billing requirements.
• Follow all HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control guidelines to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and accreditation requirements as needed.

Other Duties

• Stay up to date with best practices, medical advancements, and evidence-based guidelines.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of medical assistants and support staff.
• Attend team meetings, provider discussions, and case reviews as required.
• Perform other clinical and administrative tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in North Carolina.
• Board certification as a PA-C (NCCPA) or NP (AANP/ANCC) required.
• Experience in pulmonology, sleep medicine, primary care, or urgent care preferred (but not required).
• Proficiency in EHR systems, telemedicine, and remote patient monitoring platforms.
• Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and bedside manner to provide compassionate patient care.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with physicians and the medical team.
• Familiarity with insurance requirements, billing documentation, and reimbursement guidelines is a plus.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time, onsite position.
• Expected to see a minimum of 15 to 20 patients per day, ensuring efficient and high-quality patient care.
• Must be willing to work at both Fayetteville and Sanford locations as scheduled by management.
• May require occasional weekend or evening availability for urgent care coverage or patient follow-ups.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Pulmonology
• Sleep Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold a valid NP-C or PA-C license?
• What is your pay expectation?

Ability to Commute:

• Fayetteville, NC 28301 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person