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APP - Pulmonary opening in OR
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Pulmonology
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/04/21
**Pulmonology APP opening in Oregon**

* Located in ***Corvallis, OR*** - just 84 miles from Portland
* Service area of 300,000+ people
* Full-time, permanent opening
* Hospital-employed position
* Level 2 Trauma Center
* Joining a well-established team of Pulmonologists, Intensivists, Cardiologists and Cardiac surgeons
* Provides consultation and care of diseases affecting the respiratory system, including treatment for COPD, cystic fibrosis, and asthma
* ***Experience required***
* Must have experience and/or interest in the development and expansion of a newly established outpatient service to serve pulmonary patients
* Collaborate with Pulmonologists in the outpatient and inpatient setting
* Call: Not initially an expectation
* 10-12 patients per day consisting of complex and level 5 pulmonary patients
* Handle urgent appointments for established pulmonary medicine patients and new patient visit/follow ups
* Outpatient across the procedures across the pulmonary medicine spectrum
* On-site Pulmonary Function Lab
* An attractive salary plus incentives, relocation assistance, paid malpractice, CME days plus allowance, Electronic Medical Record (EPIC) and a competitive benefit package!

**Job 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

**Location details:**

Physicians and their families will appreciate the abundant outdoor recreation opportunities available in the Willamette Valley, as well as proximity to the pristine Oregon Coast, the Cascade Mountains for snow sports, and Portland, Oregon's largest city all within two hours! Experience the unmatched quality of life that our area has to offer.