PA or NP for Pulmonology - Night and Varied Shift Positions

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Pulmonology team. This role includes both day and night shifts, with distinct responsibilities for each. The APP will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care within our dynamic healthcare environment.

Night Shift Responsibilities:

• Admit new patients and manage new consults.

• Manage incoming texts and pages from nursing staff regarding patient care questions.

• Provide occasional family updates as required.

Day Shift Responsibilities (for hybrid role):

• Admit new patients and manage new consults.

• Conduct morning rounding on an assigned patient list.

• Manage occasional discharges.

• Facilitate patient transfers from the ICU to other services in the afternoon.

• Provide family updates as needed.

Additional Responsibilities (Both Day and Night Shifts):

• Perform arterial and central line placements.

• Conduct occasional intubations.

• Respond to rapid response calls only if it involves a designated patient under your care.

Qualifications:

• Current Missouri licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).

• Prior experience in pulmonology, critical care, or hospital medicine preferred.

• Strong clinical skills with the ability to work independently and manage urgent situations effectively.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Opportunities for skill development and advanced procedures.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

If you are a compassionate and motivated APP with a passion for pulmonology or critical care, we encourage you to apply today and become an integral part of our healthcare team.

CoxHealth is a Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Network that includes: Cox South Hospital (706 Beds), Cox Medical Center Branson (165 Beds), Cox North Hospital (72 Beds, inpatient psych), Meyer Orthopedic and Rehab Hospital (86 Beds), Cox Monett Hospital (25 Beds), and Cox Barton County Hospital (25 beds). In addition, there are more than 80 clinics with 560+ physicians and 53 specialties.

CoxHealth is the only Springfield hospital named for seven years to U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals list. CoxHealth is recognized by CareChex®, the medical quality rating division of Comparion®, as among the Top 10 percent U.S. hospitals for patient safety in overall hospital, medical and surgical care. 

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