APP - Interventional Pulmonology - Augusta, GA

WMCG is seeking a full-time, experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to support and coordinate the procedural aspects of the Interventional Pulmonology (IP) program at Wellstar-MCG Health. This APP will assist in caring for patients with lung cancer, metastatic lung disease, or undiagnosed pulmonary lesions.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Current Georgia NP or PA license (or eligibility)
• Certification: Acute Care certification required
• Education: Completion of an accredited APP training program
• Skills: Strong interest in interventional and procedural medicine, teamwork, patient-centered care
• Opportunities to attend conferences, participate in research, and engage in continuing education.
• Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
• Strong interest in interventional and procedural medicine, teamwork, patient-centered care

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Hospital-based experience preferred; oncology or ICU background a plus
• Hospital-based experience preferred; oncology or ICU background a plus

Responsibilities

• Patient Care (80%)
• Serve as the primary contact for inpatient IP consults and new referrals
• Evaluate and triage patients for Interventional Pulmonology procedures
• Complete H&Ps, order labs and imaging, and oversee both inpatient and outpatient care
• Coordinate all pre- and post-procedure processes for seamless patient care
• Collaborate with Anesthesia, Endoscopy, and OR teams for efficient scheduling
• Manage pleural catheter patients (training provided)
• Provide education to patients and families regarding procedures and follow-up care
• Attend clinics and rounds with IP attending physicians
• Support multidisciplinary case discussions and clinical trial coordination
• Review all new inpatient interventional Pulmonology consults.
• Be first call for all inpatient interventional Pulmonology consults.
• Prepare and evaluate patients for appropriate procedures in conjunction
• with the IP attending on call
• Administrative (20%)
• Maintain a current calendar and database of all IP procedures
• Assist in developing and maintaining clinical protocols and SOPs
• Participate in thoracic tumor boards, pulmonary case conferences, and staff meetings
• Support quality improvement and research initiatives
• Complete required documentation for FMLA, disability, and insurance as needed