Physician Assistant Pulmonology at Altru Health System

Everything We Do Is Underscored By A Why — And That Why Is One Another. Location

Altru Clinic 1300 S. Columbia Rd. Grand Forks, ND 58201 Pay Range: $110,344.00 - $149,281.60

Summary

Pulmonary APP Opportunity 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. Position Highlights Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 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.

Schedule

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Call: None Weekends/Holidays: None Patient Focus: Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine 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.

Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

• Physical Demands: • Sit: Frequently (34-66%) • Stand: Occasionally (5-33%) • Walk: Occasionally (5-33%) • Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%) • Reach: Frequently (34-66%) • Crawl: Not Applicable • Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%) • Twist: Occasionally (5-33%) • Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%) • See: Continuously (67-100%) • Hear: Continuously (67-100%) Weight Demands: • Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable Working Conditions: • Indoor: Continuously (67-100%) • Outdoor: Not Applicable • Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable Driving Requirement Definitions: Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials. Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week. Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive. Driving Requirement for this position: Occasional Driver Reference ID: R7881 Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart. Altru offers a comprehensive

Benefits

• package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent

Benefits

• include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other

Benefits

• include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)