Nurse Practitioner & Physician Assistant-Pulmonology

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program.

Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our pulmonology team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with pulmonary physicians to evaluate and manage patients with a variety of respiratory conditions in outpatient and/or inpatient settings. Responsibilities include patient assessments, chronic disease management, and support for procedures such as bronchoscopy and thoracentesis, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments, including history and physical exams for patients with pulmonary conditions (e. g., asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea).

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as chest imaging, pulmonary function tests, ABGs, and sleep studies.
• Manage chronic respiratory diseases in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, inhaler techniques, and lifestyle modifications.
• Assist with or perform procedures such as thoracentesis, pleural catheter management, or bronchoscopy support, depending on training and credentialing.
• Provide inpatient consults, daily rounding, and discharge planning (if applicable).
• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice and state licensure.
• Participate in quality initiatives, care coordination, and follow-up planning.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Education:
• PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with a Master’s degree.
• NP: Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing with a concentration in Adult, Family, or Acute Care.

Licensure/Certification

• Current state licensure as a PA or NP.
• National certification (NCCPA for PAs; AANP/ANCC for NPs).
• DEA license and prescriptive authority.
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS preferred if working with pediatric populations.

Experience

• 1–2 years in pulmonary, internal medicine, or critical care preferred.
• New graduates with relevant clinical training will be considered.
• Salary: $135,000-$150,000
• (May include bonuses and incentives)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.