What are the responsibilities and job description for the PA or NP Pulmonology Hospitalist position at CoxHealth?
Facility
Wheeler Heart & Vascular: 3800 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1262 Pulmonology SGF
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Hours
varied
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
CoxHealth Is a Leading Healthcare System Serving 25 Counties Across Southwest Missouri And Northern Arkansas. The Organization Includes Six Hospitals, 5 ERs, And Over 80 Clinics. CoxHealth Has Earned The Following Honors For Workplace Excellence
The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with a physician for assistance in clinical decision-making, case management and evaluation of performance. The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care and treatment to patients and performs physical examinations; orders diagnostic tests, develops treatment plans and prescribes drugs or other therapies. The Nurse Practitioner may also plan, direct, or coordinate medicine and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.Education: ▪ Masters of Science in Nursing Experience: ▪ Required: No Prior Experience Required ▪ Preferred: 1-2 years Skills: ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills ▪ Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams ▪ Proficient computer skills Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ Required: MO Nurse Practitioner license ▪Successful completion of all department specific credentialing within first 90 days of employment
Wheeler Heart & Vascular: 3800 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1262 Pulmonology SGF
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Hours
varied
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
CoxHealth Is a Leading Healthcare System Serving 25 Counties Across Southwest Missouri And Northern Arkansas. The Organization Includes Six Hospitals, 5 ERs, And Over 80 Clinics. CoxHealth Has Earned The Following Honors For Workplace Excellence
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20 hrs/week)
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with a physician for assistance in clinical decision-making, case management and evaluation of performance. The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care and treatment to patients and performs physical examinations; orders diagnostic tests, develops treatment plans and prescribes drugs or other therapies. The Nurse Practitioner may also plan, direct, or coordinate medicine and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.Education: ▪ Masters of Science in Nursing Experience: ▪ Required: No Prior Experience Required ▪ Preferred: 1-2 years Skills: ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills ▪ Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams ▪ Proficient computer skills Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ Required: MO Nurse Practitioner license ▪Successful completion of all department specific credentialing within first 90 days of employment