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Physician Assistant - Pulmonology

Catholic Health Services

Commack, NYFull-time$69.55–93/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$69.55–93/hr
Location
Commack, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current New York State PA LicenseNational Board CertificationDEA Registration Or EligibilityCurrent ACLS CertificationCurrent BLS Certification

Job overview

Catholic Health Services is hiring a Physician Assistant - Pulmonology. The Catholic Health Services outpatient pulmonary practice seeks an experienced Physician Assistant to provide high-quality outpatient pulmonary care in Melville, NY, with occasional coverage in Commack. The APP will work closely with an experienced pulmonologist, managing acute and chronic respiratory conditions, ordering tests, handling medications, and collaborating with physicians and staff.

Key focus areas include Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and follow-up visits in the outpatient setting, Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with pulmonary conditions including asthma, COPD, and interstitial lung disease, and Order and interpret diagnostic testing, laboratory studies, and imaging.

Successful candidates bring Graduate Of Accredited Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner Program, New York State PA Or NP License, and National Board Certification. Important skills include Patient Evaluation, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Longitudinal Patient Management, Pulmonary Conditions Management, and Asthma Management. Preferred (not required): Prior Authorizations and Pulmonary Medicine Experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient EvaluationDiagnosisTreatment PlanningLongitudinal Patient ManagementPulmonary Conditions ManagementAsthma ManagementCOPD ManagementPulmonary Nodules ManagementInterstitial Lung Disease ManagementSleep-Related Breathing Disorders ManagementChronic Cough ManagementDiagnostic Testing InterpretationLaboratory Studies InterpretationImaging InterpretationMedication ManagementPrior AuthorizationsBiologic Therapies ManagementPatient EducationCollaborationClinical DocumentationCare CoordinationPulmonary Medicine ExperiencePulmonology

Qualifications

Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant ProgramPulmonology ExperienceCurrent New York State PA LicenseNational Board CertificationDEA Registration or EligibilityCurrent ACLS CertificationCurrent BLS CertificationExperienced Candidates OnlyPrior Pulmonary Medicine ExperienceExperience Managing Biologic Therapies and Prior AuthorizationsPrevious Outpatient APP ExperienceNo New Graduates

Full job description

Job Details

Physician Assistant – Pulmonary Medicine

Experienced in pulmonology a must

Location: Melville, NY with occasional coverage in Commack, NY

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Department: Pulmonary Medicine

Employment Type: Full-Time, Outpatient Only

About the Collaborating Physician

The APP will work closely with Dr. Rawinis, an experienced pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist with Catholic Health who provides comprehensive care for adults with pulmonary and sleep disorders, including asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, insomnia, and other respiratory conditions.

Dr. Rawinis is committed to patient-centered care, education, and shared decision-making, fostering a collaborative practice environment where APPs are valued members of the care team and supported in their professional growth and clinical development.

About the Practice

Join a well-established outpatient pulmonary practice providing comprehensive respiratory care to patients across Long Island. The Advanced Practice Provider will work collaboratively with a team of experienced pulmonologists while managing patients with a high degree of autonomy in a supportive and collegial environment.

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) will provide high-quality outpatient pulmonary care, supporting physicians in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and longitudinal management of patients with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions.

This role offers the opportunity to practice independently with physician collaboration while contributing to a growing pulmonary practice focused on patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and follow-up visits in the outpatient setting.

  • Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with pulmonary conditions including:

  • Asthma

  • COPD

  • Pulmonary nodules

  • Interstitial lung disease

  • Sleep-related breathing disorders

  • Chronic cough and other respiratory conditions

  • Order and interpret diagnostic testing, laboratory studies, and imaging.

  • Manage medications and treatment plans.

  • Complete prior authorizations and medication management activities, including biologic therapies.

  • Provide patient education regarding disease management, medications, and treatment plans.

  • Collaborate closely with physicians and office staff to ensure continuity of care.

  • Support providers with clinical documentation and care coordination activities.

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

  • Must have Pulmonology Experience

  • Current New York State PA license.

  • National board certification.

  • DEA registration or eligibility before start date.

  • Current ACLS and BLS certifications.

  • Experienced candidates only

Preferred

  • Prior experience in pulmonary medicine strongly preferred.

  • Experience managing biologic therapies and prior authorizations preferred.

  • Previous outpatient APP experience required.

  • New graduates will not be considered for this position. APP for Rawinis.pdf

Additional Information

  • DEA reimbursement available.

  • Limited travel between Melville and Commack locations (approximately 25% travel requirement).

  • Collaborative practice consisting of three pulmonologists and multiple APPs and support staff.

Salary Range

USD $69.55 - USD $93.00 /Hr.

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