Erlanger Health System·Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Advanced Practice Provider will provide comprehensive outpatient care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions in a clinic setting. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage inpatient care and coordinate services between various medical departments.
Erlanger is seeking a Pulmonology Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join its outpatient pulmonology clinic in Chattanooga, TN. This is a clinic-based, weekday-only position providing comprehensive care to adult patients with a wide variety of chronic and acute pulmonology conditions. The APP will work collaboratively with board-certified pulmonologists and an interdisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in an ambulatory setting.
This role is ideal for an APP who enjoys continuity of care, chronic disease management, and patient education, with a strong interest in pulmonology medicine.
Responsible for providing direct patient care and supervising the care of patients in the inpatient setting.
Provides direct patient care for patients diagnosed with various multi-system conditions including, but not limited to respiratory disease, illness and failure, and general medical care for patient's admitted to other specialty services, utilizing evidence based practice.
Responsible for prompt recognition of acute change in patient status necessitating emergent change in plan of care.
Will work closely with ancillary departments to ensure appropriate and timely work up and disposition of all patients.
Serves as both role model and resource to nursing and outpatient office staff.
Provide ongoing staff education as needed.
Provide patient education on ongoing basis.
Maintain current credentialing/privileges, CEU requirements, licensure and certification as required.
Serves as liaison between outpatient clinic physicians, Critical Care Intensivist, Hospitalist service and Primary Care physicians to coordinate patient care services in order to optimize patient care and maximize utilization of resources.
Preferred: Critical Care, Emergency department, or Cardiology experience
The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.
The Intensivist Nurse Practitioners will work in the critical care office and will provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation and management of patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. The clinic focuses on evidence-based care for conditions such as COPD, asthma, chronic cough, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary nodules, and other complex pulmonary disorders, emphasizing continuity of care and long-term disease management. The department is staffed by experienced, board-certified pulmonologists and supported by advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, nursing staff, and care coordinators who work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the team prioritizes patient education, preventive care, and individualized treatment plans to optimize respiratory health and improve patient outcomes.
Market context
Pulmonology clinics in Tennessee commonly seek experienced NP and PA candidates who can manage chronic respiratory conditions and work closely with physicians on follow-up care. These roles are competitive because employers often want current Tennessee licensure, board certification, BLS, ACLS, and DEA prescribing authority, along with strong outpatient communication skills. Before applying, confirm your credentials match the posting and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which can save time by pulling key details from the original job description.
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