About this opportunity
Piedmont Healthcare lists this Pulmonology Physician Assistant opportunity in atlanta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lung Transplant Provider - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Piedmont Atlanta
The Lung Transplant Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for the comprehensive management of patients undergoing lung transplantation across the continuum of care, including pre-transplant evaluation, inpatient hospitalization, peri-operative management, and long-term outpatient follow-up.
The APP functions as an integral member of a multidisciplinary transplant team that may include transplant pulmonologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, pharmacists, social workers, transplant coordinators, respiratory therapists, and nursing staff.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Care:
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical examinations
Manage pre- and post-lung transplant patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Conduct daily rounds on transplant patients
Evaluate transplant candidacy and assist in pre-transplant workups
Monitor immunosuppressive therapy and manage complications
Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory studies, imaging, pulmonary function tests, and other diagnostic procedures
Develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans
Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions in accordance with state regulations and institutional protocols
Assist with discharge planning and continuity of care
Care Coordination:
Collaborate with attending physicians and multidisciplinary transplant team members
Coordinate care transitions between ICU, step-down, clinic, and home settings
Participate in transplant selection committee meetings and multidisciplinary conferences
Facilitate communication with referring physicians and outside hospitals
Patient & Family Education:
Educate patients and caregivers regarding:
Lung transplant procedures
Medication regimens
Infection prevention
Lifestyle modifications
Post-transplant expectations
Provide ongoing counseling regarding adherence and chronic disease management
Documentation & Compliance:
Maintain timely and accurate electronic medical records
Complete transplant evaluation summaries and discharge documentation
Ensure compliance with UNOS, CMS, and institutional transplant regulations
Quality & Research:
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Support transplant program accreditation activities
Participate in clinical research, education, and protocol development when applicable
Work Schedule:
Full-time
Mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
Rotating weekends and holidays required
Call coverage required as program structure expands
Required Qualifications:
Masters or Doctoral degree from accredited NP or PA program
Current state licensure as:
Nurse Practitioner (NP), or
Physician Assistant (PA-C)
DEA registration eligibility
BLS and ACLS certification
Ability to work in high-acuity clinical environments
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in:
Pulmonary medicine
Critical care
Cardiothoracic surgery
Solid organ transplantation
Acute Care NP certification preferred for inpatient roles
Prior transplant experience strongly preferred
For immediate consideration please email your CV to
Who can apply
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