APP (NP/PA) Pulmonary and Hyperbaric Medicine

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Hyperbaric, and Sleep Medicine is seeking a Pulmonary and Hyperbaric Medicine Advanced Practice Provider to join our team.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), either Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA), will provide clinical services in both the Ambulatory Pulmonary Clinic and the Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy Service.

The successful applicant should have at least 2-3 years of clinical experience in the outpatient, ambulatory setting, preferably pulmonology. Additional experience in hyperbaric medicine is also preferred, but not necessary.

The APP will maintain a scheduled hybrid combination of HBO and pulmonary clinic responsibilities, depending on program volume, patient needs, and staffing requirements. Responsibilities may also include participation in quality improvement and research projects related to hyperbaric medicine and/or pulmonary diseases.

Pulmonary Clinic Responsibilities:

The APP will provide outpatient pulmonary evaluation and management services for patients with a broad range of pulmonary conditions.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations for new and established pulmonary patients.

• Evaluate and manage common pulmonary conditions, including:
  • Asthma

• • COPD

• • Chronic cough

• • Dyspnea

• • Other chronic respiratory conditions

• Review and interpret relevant diagnostic information within the APP's scope of practice, including pulmonary function testing, chest imaging, laboratory studies, and other diagnostic evaluations.

• Educate patients regarding disease management, medication use, inhaler technique, smoking cessation, oxygen therapy, and other appropriate interventions.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Responsibilities:

The APP will participate in the evaluation, management, and monitoring of patients receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluate patients referred for HBO therapy and determine clinical appropriateness.

• Assess patients during HBO treatments.

• Identify potential contraindications, risks, and complications associated with HBO therapy.

• Participate in treatment planning, including treatment frequency, duration, and clinical goals.

• Manage routine clinical issues related to HBO treatment within the APP's scope of practice.

• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory/accreditation activities related to the HBO program.

• Maintain competency and required education related to hyperbaric medicine and emergency procedures (ACLS/BLS).

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $155,000 - 185,000. This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to the individual department’s compensation plans. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.

Our benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contribution
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage
• Competitive Vacation & Sick Days
• CME Days and Funds
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Paid Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Loan Repayment/State & Federal (If eligible)

For more information on Loan Forgiveness, please click on the links below:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residence is required upon start date.

This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 Waiver.