Physician Assistant - Pulmonary/Critical Care
Full-Time 5 Days/Week Outpatient
A leading academic medical system in Pennsylvania is seeking a Full time Physician Assistant to join its Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine team. This outpatient opportunity is available across several locations, including the main campus and satellite offices in the greater Philadelphia region.
About the Role
As a Physician Assistant in this innovative department, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists in pulmonary medicine, critical care, thoracic surgery, transplant surgery, sleep medicine, and interventional pulmonology. This role supports the outpatient management of complex pulmonary conditions in a fast-paced, academic environment committed to excellence in care and research.
What You'll Do
- Conduct comprehensive outpatient assessments and follow-up visits
- Manage and monitor treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions
- Educate patients and families on disease processes and care plans
- Coordinate care across specialties and services
- Participate in quality initiatives and support clinical research as appropriate
Preferred Qualifications
- Current licensure or eligibility as a Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Certification by the NCCPA
- Prescriptive authority (preferred)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
- At least 1 year of outpatient, specialty, or pulmonary experience preferred
- Experience working in an EPIC electronic health record system is a plus
Education Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Bachelor's or Master's degree required, depending on program pathway
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized pulmonary care program that is a leader in lung transplantation, clinical trials, and advanced interventional procedures. The program sees over 50,000 patients annually and performs 1,000+ invasive procedures each year across multiple locations. You'll work in an environment that encourages professional development and supports clinical excellence, research, and academic engagement.