Pulmonology Physician Assistant

Pulmonary Physician Assistant

Bronx, New York

Position Overview

A large, well-established multispecialty group in the Bronx is seeking an experienced Pulmonary Physician Assistant to join its pulmonary medicine team. This is a permanent position with a collaborative practice model, supporting pulmonologists in the evaluation and management of patients with a wide range of respiratory conditions in outpatient and, when applicable, inpatient settings.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including histories and physical examinations, for pulmonary conditions such as asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and sleep-related breathing disorders

• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic studies, including chest imaging, pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases, and sleep studies

• Manage chronic respiratory diseases in collaboration with supervising pulmonologists

• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, inhaler technique, and lifestyle modifications

• Assist with or perform pulmonary procedures, as credentialed, including thoracentesis, pleural catheter management, and bronchoscopy support

• Provide inpatient consults, daily rounding, and discharge planning when applicable

• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice and state licensure

• Coordinate care with physicians, APPs, nursing, and ancillary services

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and follow-up planning

• Document all encounters accurately and efficiently in the EMR

Practice Setting & Schedule

• Multispecialty group practice

• Outpatient clinic with potential inpatient responsibilities

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Multiple practice locations throughout the Bronx

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant

• Post-training pulmonary experience required

• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills in pulmonary medicine

• Procedural experience preferred (based on training and credentialing)

• Bilingual Spanish is a plus, not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $115,000-$130,000 annually

• Comprehensive benefits package

• H-1B visa sponsorship available, if needed

Organization Highlights

• Large multispecialty group with offices throughout the five boroughs

• Over 140 physicians and 100+ advanced practice providers

• Established infrastructure and specialty support

• Easily accessible via public transportation

Lifestyle

• Practice in the Bronx with access to all that New York City has to offer

• Diverse patient population and urban clinical experience