Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Pulmonary

About Pulse Heart InstituteMultiCare's Pulse Heart Institute is a physician led institute with multi-specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state-of-the-art programs create a world-class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting edge technologies.FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Mon - FriBase Salary Range: Minimum $156,600.00 - Maximum $160,800.00At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.Competitive compensation package including sign on.Substantial benefits including medical, dental, CME, retirement, and malpractice insurance.Generous time off to support work/life balance.Wellness program including dedicated mental health services and leadership and wellness coaching.Enjoy life in the Pacific Northwest with breathtaking water, mountain, and forest views at every turn.For more information, please contact Colleen Lohrasbi at colleen.lohrasbi@multicare.org#LI-CL2Position SummaryThe Pulmonary APP provides specialty care to adult patients with chronic and complex respiratory conditions and in pulmonary clinic settings. Working in collaboration with the supervising physician, the APP delivers evidence-based evaluation, education, and management for patients with conditions such as COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary nodules. Additionally, this role may encompass the management of sleep disorders. The role supports access, continuity, and team-based care within the pulmonary service line.Responsibilities• Evaluate and manage adult patients with pulmonary conditions in an outpatient clinic setting.• Conduct history taking, physical exams, and review of diagnostic studies to guide clinical decision making.• Develop and implement treatment plans for pulmonary conditions.• Monitor and adjust therapies including inhalers, oxygen, and medications as clinically indicated.• Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, and lifestyle management.• Communicate and coordinate care with supervising physicians, primary care providers, and specialists.• Document accurately and timely in the electronic health record.• Participate in follow-up of imaging, labs, and pulmonary function testing.• Support patient access through timely follow-up and chronic disease monitoring workflows.• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to evidence-based pulmonary care.Requirements• Graduate of an accredited Advanced Nursing or Physician Assistant program• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Adult or Family Medicine or national certification as a PA-C• Unrestricted nursing license or physician assistant medical license(or ability to obtain) in Washington State.• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart AssociationWhy Choose Pulse?Physician-led care - Led by clinicians who understand patient needs firsthand, ensuring decisions are grounded in expertise and collaborationMission-driven - We simplify the complexities of cardiovascular care and put patients at the center of every decisionProven excellence - Pulse units across MultiCare received the 2025 Chest Pain - MI RegistryTM Platinum Performance Achievement Award - the only facilities in Washington to earn this distinctionPeople-first culture - We invest in our teams through professional development, supportive leadership and a workplace where caregivers can learn, grow and succeedCulture of belonging - Every caregiver is valued, supported and included - belonging is the foundation of how we work and growPacific Northwest lifestyle - Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday lifePay and Benefit ExpectationsWe provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $156,600.00 - $160,800.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.