What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Pulmonary position at Yakima Memorial Hospital?
About Pulse Heart Institute MultiCare’s Pulse Heart Institute is a physician led institute with multi-specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state-of-the-art programs create a world-class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting edge technologies. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Mon - Fri Base Salary Range: Minimum $156,600.00 - Maximum $160,800.00 At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Competitive compensation package including sign on. Substantial benefits including medical, dental, CME, retirement, and malpractice insurance. Generous time off to support work/life balance. Wellness program including dedicated mental health services and leadership and wellness coaching. Enjoy life in the Pacific Northwest with breathtaking water, mountain, and forest views at every turn. For more information, please contact Colleen Lohrasbi at colleen.lohrasbi@multicare.org #LI-CL2 Position Summary The Pulmonary APP provides specialty care to adult patients with chronic and complex respiratory conditions and in pulmonary clinic settings. Working in collaboration with the supervising physician, the APP delivers evidence-based evaluation, education, and management for patients with conditions such as COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary nodules. Additionally, this role may encompass the management of sleep disorders. The role supports access, continuity, and team-based care within the pulmonary service line.Responsibilities • Evaluate and manage adult patients with pulmonary conditions in an outpatient clinic setting. • Conduct history taking, physical exams, and review of diagnostic studies to guide clinical decision making. • Develop and implement treatment plans for pulmonary conditions. • Monitor and adjust therapies including inhalers, oxygen, and medications as clinically indicated. • Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, and lifestyle management. • Communicate and coordinate care with supervising physicians, primary care providers, and specialists. • Document accurately and timely in the electronic health record. • Participate in follow-up of imaging, labs, and pulmonary function testing. • Support patient access through timely follow-up and chronic disease monitoring workflows. • Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to evidence-based pulmonary care. Requirements • Graduate of an accredited Advanced Nursing or Physician Assistant program • National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Adult or Family Medicine or national certification as a PA-C • Unrestricted nursing license or physician assistant medical license(or ability to obtain) in Washington State. • DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority • Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association Why Pulse Heart Institute? Physician-led care Led by physicians and advanced practice providers who understand patient needs firsthand, ensuring decisions are grounded in clinical expertise and collaboration. Proven excellence Pulse units across MultiCare earned the 2025 Chest Pain – MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award — the only facilities in Washington to receive this distinction. Comprehensive cardiovascular care A fully integrated model across cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular services, supporting the full continuum of care. People-first culture We invest in our teams through professional development, supportive leadership and an environment where caregivers can learn, grow and succeed. Well-being and support Resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance and feel supported in your work and life. Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life. Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $156,600.00 - $160,800.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here. MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. 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Salary : $156,600 - $160,800