Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Cystic Fibrosis Advanced Practice Provider

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from accredited NP or PA program with NCCPA or national NP certification
  • Eligible for licensure in New Hampshire and Vermont
  • Preferred experience in pulmonology, cystic fibrosis, or chronic disease management
  • Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and communication skills
  • Commits to patient-centered care and specialized team-based collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for CF patients
  • Attend multidisciplinary CF clinics in Lebanon and Manchester, with Manchester clinics bi-monthly
  • Triage sick calls and manage add-on patient appointments
  • Collaborate with CF pulmonologists to manage disease progression and acute exacerbations
  • Diagnose CF complications and create care plans based on clinical guidelines
  • Prescribe and monitor safety for CFTR modulators
  • Educate patients and families on disease management and lifestyle considerations

Benefits

  • Established cystic fibrosis program with comprehensive support
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
  • Opportunity to develop expertise in a specialized field of medicine
  • Dedicated training through the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with protected education time
  • Mentorship connections with APPs from regional and national CF centers
  • Commitment to professional development and continuing education opportunities
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our multidisciplinary Cystic Fibrosis (CF) program. This full-time role offers the opportunity to care for a complex and unique patient population within a collaborative, team-based environment focused on high-quality, evidence-based care.

Position Overview

The APP will play a key role in the longitudinal management of adult patients with cystic fibrosis. This will be primarily in clinic, as well as providing a bridge between outpatient and inpatient teams when patients are admitted. The position emphasizes continuity of care, patient and family education, and close collaboration with pulmonologists and an established CF care team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care for patients with cystic fibrosis, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up
  • Attend multidisciplinary CF clinic in Lebanon and Manchester
    • Manchester clinics are approximately 2 times per month
  • Triage sick calls and see add-on patients when needed
  • Help manage disease progression and acute exacerbations in collaboration with CF pulmonologists
  • Diagnose and screen for CF complications such as diabetes, bone disease, liver disease, etc., and develop a plan of care based on clinical practice guidelines
  • Prescribe and monitor medications, including eligibility and safety monitoring for CFTR modulators
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including nursing, respiratory therapy, nutrition, pharmacy, social work, and behavioral health
  • Assist in the management of inpatient care
  • Educate patients and families on disease management, medications, airway clearance techniques, and lifestyle considerations
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient education efforts, and CF program development
  • Attend regional and national Cystic Fibrosis conferences along with the team
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
  • May support other adult pulmonology programs as well.


Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and NCCPA certification (PA) or national NP certification
  • Ability to obtain/maintain licensure in New Hampshire and Vermont
  • Prior experience in pulmonology, cystic fibrosis, or complex chronic disease management preferred (new graduates with strong interest will be considered)
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care
  • Interest in working within a specialized, team-based care model


Why Join Our Program

  • Established and comprehensive cystic fibrosis program
  • Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team
  • Opportunity to develop expertise in a highly specialized field
  • Dedicated training through the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with protected & supported training time for education in clinical practice and quality improvement via application to the LEAPP program
  • Mentorship connections with APPs from regional and national CF centers
  • Commitment to professional development and continuing education


About Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) is a nonprofit academic health system that serves a population of 1.9 million in New England. DHMC includes a 396-bed tertiary care hospital, research and clinical facilities for the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Norris Cotton Cancer Center, and the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. DHMC is the largest private employer in New Hampshire and is the only academic medical center in the state. The medical center is affiliated with the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and is part of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, a network of healthcare providers in New Hampshire and Vermont.
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