--- title: Nurse Practitioner & Physician Assistant Pulmonology description: Essen Health Care is hiring for the Nurse Practitioner & Physician Assistant Pulmonology role in Bronx, NY. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/nurse-practitioner-and-physician-assistant-pulmonology-at-essen-health-care-01a10f25-0fd5-7cb8-8ad9-00661d0805d6 date: 2026-10-06T03:17:01Z og_description: Join Essen Health Care as Nurse Practitioner & Physician Assistant Pulmonology in Bronx, NY. Pays $135K–$150K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/2uxiso.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Essen Health Care | | **Location** | Bronx, NY | | **Salary** | $135K/yr - $150K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 05, 2026 | ## Description ## Overview *Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.* *Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.* *We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.* ## Job Summary We are seeking a qualified and compassionate**Physician Assistant (PA)** or **Nurse Practitioner (NP)** to join our pulmonology team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with pulmonary physicians to evaluate and manage patients with a variety of respiratory conditions in outpatient and/or inpatient settings. Responsibilities include patient assessments, chronic disease management, and support for procedures such as bronchoscopy and thoracentesis, where applicable. ## 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. ## Qualifications - * **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. Salary: $135,000-$150,000 (May include bonuses and incentives) ## Equal Opportunity Employer ***Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.*** ## Skills - COPD Care - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (Aanp) Certification - Sleep Studies - Scope of Practice - Credentialing - Supervision - Care Coordination - Rounding - Planning - DEA Registration - Pulmonary Function Testing - Discharge Planning - Basic Life Support - Treatment Planning - Acute Care - American Nurses Credentialing Center Certification - Clinical Training - Bronchoscopy - Respiratory Therapy - Nurse Practitioner - Diagnostic Tests - Physician Assistant Certification - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Electronic Medical Record - Critical Care - History and Physical Examination - Inpatient Care ## Benefits - Health Insurance ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Advanced Practice Nursing & Physician Assistant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/advanced-practice-nursing-and-physician-assistants?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Physician Assistant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/advanced-practice-nursing-and-physician-assistants/physician-assistant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 156100 jobs - [Medical Practices](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/medical-practices?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 42322 jobs - [Bronx, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/bronx?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2783 jobs ## Related pages - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 156100 jobs - [Medical Practices](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/medical-practices?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 42322 jobs - [Bronx, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/bronx?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2783 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)