Pulmonology Physician Assistant

Company: Essen Health Care
Location: Bronx
Posted on: June 15, 2026

Job Description:

Overview

At Essen Health Care, we care for that!

As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties.

Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!

Job Summary

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Responsibilities

• • Conduct comprehensive assessments, including history and physical exams for patients with pulmonary conditions (e.g., asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea).
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as chest imaging, pulmonary function tests, ABGs, and sleep studies.
  • Manage chronic respiratory diseases in collaboration with supervising physicians.
  • Educate patients and families on treatment plans, inhaler techniques, and lifestyle modifications.
  • Assist with or perform procedures such as thoracentesis, pleural catheter management, or bronchoscopy support, depending on training and credentialing.
  • Provide inpatient consults, daily rounding, and discharge planning (if applicable).
  • Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice and state licensure.
  • Participate in quality initiatives, care coordination, and follow-up planning.
  • Maintain thorough and timely documentation in the EMR.

• • Education:
    • PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with a Master s degree.
    • NP: Master s or Doctorate in Nursing with a concentration in Adult, Family, or Acute Care.
  • Licensure/Certification:
    • Current state licensure as a PA or NP.
    • National certification (NCCPA for PAs; AANP/ANCC for NPs).
    • DEA license and prescriptive authority.
    • BLS and ACLS required; PALS preferred if working with pediatric populations.
  • Experience:
    • 1 2 years in pulmonary, internal medicine, or critical care preferred.
    • New graduates with relevant clinical training will be considered.

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