Opportunity: APP (NP/PA) Hyperbaric and Pulmonary Medicine
 Opportunity Details
Posted Start Date: ASAP
Specialty: Physician Assistant
Other Specialties Considered: Nurse Practitioner
Location: Loma Linda, CA, USA
Job Position Code: 1509  
Openings: 1
J1/H1B Visa? H1B Accepted
Location Overview:

Loma Linda is located between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. Nestled at the foot of the San Bernardino mountains, we have convenient access to beach cities, skiing, hiking and a variety of other outdoor activities. This region also has excellent private and public school systems.

 Offer Details
Other Benefits:

Competitive Benefit Package Provided.

 Job Description

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Hyperbaric and Sleep Medicine (PCCHSM) is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join our Hyperbaric and Pulmonary Medicine team.

This full-time position will provide opportunities for inpatient care on the hyperbaric medicine and general pulmonary consult services for a dynamic, enthusiastic and self-motivated candidate.

The PA should have at least 2-3 years of clinical experience.  An exceptional new PA graduate may be considered.  Responsibilities will include:

  1. Evaluate new HBO consults, supervise treatments, and daily follow-up.  Training in hyperbaric medicine will be provided.
     
  2. Assist the attending physician with patient care on the general pulmonary consult service, including initial consults, daily follow-up, thoracentesis, bronchoscopy, tracheostomy management, ventilator management, and discharge planning.
     
  3. Help develop a transition program for COPD patients to decrease hospital readmissions.
 Contact Information
Contact: The Physician Recruitment Team
Email: RecruitMD@llu.edu

 Practice Information
Practice Name: LLU Faculty Medical Group
Year Established: 1995
Number of physicians in group: 950+
Philosophy of the group:

Loma Linda has long been a leader in integrating a faith-based approach to whole person health care. As a Christian organization, our mission is to follow the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ 'to make man whole.' Together, we strive for Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Wholeness.
Practice Description :

Loma Linda University Medical Center is a tertiary care, Level 1 trauma center, and academic institution with a 650-bed hospital. The 36-bed MICU is divided in two multidisciplinary teams, including Pulmonary/Critical Care fellows and residents from Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine. The 51-bed ED includes approximately 70,000 annual adult and pediatric patient visits with 2,500 ICU admissions. 
If you are interested in learning more, or if you have knowledge of an individual who may be seeking an excellent practice opportunity, please contact us.