Pulmonary Critical Care- WEO- Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Provide direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients by obtaining health histories, performing physical examinations, and formulating treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians. Order and interpret diagnostic tests, manage airways including intubation and extraglottic devices, and perform procedures such as chest tube insertions and dialysis catheter placements. Assess patient status changes, initiate emergency interventions, and participate in daily rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, and journal clubs. Support clinical research, quality improvement activities, and staff education while serving in the on-call pool for call-outs. Interpret ABGs, CXRs, ultrasounds, and CT scans to formulate differential diagnoses and advanced care plans.