Pulmonology Clinic APP

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our established Pulmonary team in a rewarding outpatient‑focused role at Altru Clinic.

Altru Clinic, 1300 S. Columbia Rd., Grand Forks, ND 58201.

Pay Range: $ - $ per year.

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule
• No call responsibilities
• No weekends or holidays
• 35 hours of patient‑facing time each week
• Care for a mix of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine patients
• Work alongside a supportive group of physicians and APPs
• Strong collaboration and mentorship culture

• Provides patient/family education based on clinical condition and identifies needs to optimize understanding.
• Provides health maintenance and disease management counseling.
• Obtains comprehensive medical histories, performs physical examinations/assessments, and initiates admission orders as appropriate.
• Participates in plans for health promotion, prevention, and maintenance for the Altru Health System, the community, and region.
• Provides medical management and/or interventions for acute and chronic health problems.
• Performs invasive, life‑saving bedside procedures.
• Conducts daily rounds, reviews diagnostic tests, and formulates personalized treatment plans with a multidisciplinary approach.
• Performs endoscopy‑based procedures to diagnose and treat airway and pleural diseases.
• Writes orders for prescription medication under established protocol.
• Orders and interprets lab studies and diagnostic tests to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Notifies patients promptly of test results.
• Collaborates with physicians to verify diagnosis, identify high‑risk situations, or alert to changes in patient status and takes appropriate action.
• Serves as liaison and resource for physicians, healthcare team members, patients, and families.
• Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action per standard operating procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet departmental needs.

• Physician Assistant, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), prior to start date.
• Physician Assistant, North Dakota Board of Medicine, prior to start date.
• Physician Assistant, Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, within 2 months of start date.
• Driver’s License with acceptable driving record (current state).
• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA), within 90 days of start date.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association (AHA), preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year related experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication with patients, families, and team members.

• Sit:
  Frequently (34–66%)
• Stand:
  Occasionally (5–33%)
• Walk:
  Occasionally (5–33%)
• Stoop/Bend:
  Occasionally (5–33%)
• Reach:
  Frequently (34–66%)
• Crawl:
  Not applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel:
  Rarely (1–4%)
• Twist:
  Occasionally (5–33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel:
  Continuously (67–100%)
• See:
  Continuously (67–100%)
• Hear:
  Continuously (67–100%)

• Lift (Floor to Waist Level):
  Medium (20–40 pounds)
• Carry:
  Medium (20–40 pounds)
• Push/Pull:
  Medium (20–40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer:
  Not applicable

• Indoor:
  Continuously (67–100%)
• Outdoor:
  Not applicable
• Extreme temperature:
  Not applicable

• Occasional Driver
• Reference : R7881

• Health plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Education assistance
• Paid time off (PTO)

Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment.

Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and affirmative action plan at no charge, contact our Human Resources Department. Altru participates in E‑Verify.