Department
About the Department
Patients with new and chronic lung diseases are evaluated in our ambulatory clinic, and characterization of their lung function is performed in a state-of-the-art pulmonary function laboratory.
Job Summary
Outpatient clinical work includes New patient and return clinic visit consultations for lung nodules, lung masses, LAN, BLVR evaluation, pleural effusion.
Responsibilities
New patient and return clinic visit consultations.
Presentation in tumor board and multi-disciplinary collaboration with the thoracic oncology team.
Outpatient thoracentesis clinic – evaluates and preforms procedure.
Lung cancer screening/ Pulmonary nodule program.
Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction program.
Research/ Database collection.
Patient education.
Evaluates goals and outcomes taking into account the benefit-versus-burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for the patient, family and the organization.
Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patient’s plan of care.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Background in general pulmonary, ICU, interventional pulmonary or thoracic surgery.
Performing and/or assisting in pulmonary procedures.
Understand billing and coding from APN standpoint in regulation with the state.
5 years general Pulmonary, ICU, Interventional Pulmonary or Thoracic surgery experience.
Preferred Competencies
Work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team.
Contribute to the section and organizational goals.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
Proficiency in the use of computers.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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