Altru Health System·Grand Forks, North Dakota
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with pulmonary and sleep medicine conditions in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include performing endoscopy-based procedures, conducting daily rounds, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to create personalized treatment plans.
Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Join a Supportive, Collaborative Pulmonary Team!
We are seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our established Pulmonary team in a rewarding outpatient-focused role.
00 AM–5:00 PM No call responsibilities No weekends No holidays 35 hours of patient-facing time each week Care for a mix of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine patients Work alongside a highly supportive group of physicians and APPs Excellent team culture with strong collaboration and mentorship
Why You'll Love This Role If you're looking for a position that offers work-life balance, a welcoming team environment, and the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships, this is an excellent opportunity. Our pulmonary team is known for being collaborative, supportive, and dedicated to helping providers succeed.
Apply today to learn more about joining this outstanding team!
The Pulmonology Physician Assistant’s role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients at Altru, providing comprehensive care for injuries and illnesses.
The Pulmonology Physician Assistants’ responsibilities include counseling patients on preventive healthcare measures and exercising professional judgment in alignment with Altru’s policies and standards.
The position requires achieving annual Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals, supporting department objectives, and maintaining accurate and timely documentation to ensure quality patient care and appropriate reimbursement.
Essential Job Functions: Provides patient/patient’s family with appropriate education based on the patient’s condition and identifies needs in order to optimize understanding.
Provides health maintenance and disease management counseling to patients.
Obtains comprehensive medical histories, performs physical examinations/assessments and initiates admission orders as appropriate.
Participates in plans for health promotion, prevention and maintenance for the Altru Health System, the community and region.
Provides medical management and/or other interventions for acute and chronic health problems.
Performs invasive, life-saving bedside procedures Conducts daily rounds, review diagnostic tests, and formulate personalized treatments plans with multidisciplinary approach.
Performs endoscopy-based procedures to diagnose and treat airway and pleural diseases.
Writes orders for prescription medication under the established protocol.
Orders and interprets lab studies and diagnostic tests to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment as appropriate.
Notifies patients promptly of test results.
Collaborates with physicians, as necessary, to verify diagnosis, identify high-risk situations, or alerts to changes in patient’s status and takes appropriate action.
Serves as a liaison and a resource for physician, health care team members, patients and families.
Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Requires a Physician Assistant certification from the NCCPA and licensure from the North Dakota and Minnesota Boards of Medicine. A minimum of one year of related experience and BLS certification are required.
Market context
Pulmonary, critical care, and sleep physician roles in North Dakota are typically shaped by steady demand for specialists who can cover complex inpatient and outpatient needs across a broad geographic area. These positions are competitive because employers often look for board eligibility or certification, state licensure in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, and the ability to meet certification timelines after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure and board status before applying.
