Outpatient Pulmonology APP

Lahey Clinic Lung Health Team, APP

Bronchiectasis Program Development

(Deployed to Beverly Hospital)

• Location: Burlington, MA (Lahey Hospital & Medical Center) 

• Type: Full-time | 2-Year Grant-Supported (potential for extension)

• Schedule: Weekday outpatient 

The Opportunity

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is seeking an innovative NP or PA to help launch a novel, population-based Bronchiectasis Program.

This unique role sits at the exciting intersection of technology, population health, and clinical care. You will use Natural Language Processing (NLP) screening of radiology reports to identify at-risk patients, drive structured workflows, and deliver guideline-aligned clinical care.

Time Allocation

• 50% Patient Navigation & Care Coordination (Chart reviews, registry tracking, scheduling, patient outreach).

• 50% Direct Clinical Care (In-person outpatient visits and longitudinal management).

Key Responsibilities

Patient Navigation & Operations (~50%)

• Screen & Review: Evaluate NLP-flagged cases via structured EHR chart reviews to confirm program eligibility.

• Outreach: Engage primary care teams and contact patients via phone, letters, and MyChart.

• Coordinate Care:Facilitate diagnostic pathways (PFTs, sputum cultures, labs, imaging) and ensure timely pulmonology scheduling.

• Educate: Provide vital patient education on care plans, timelines, and symptom escalation.

• Track Data: Document activities in the EHR and maintainaccurate program tracking in REDCap.

Clinical Care (~50%)

• Outpatient Visits: Conduct clinical evaluations and longitudinal management for bronchiectasis, lung nodules, COPD/emphysema, and ILA/ILD.

• Assessments: Perform risk stratification, symptom reviews, and develop evidence-based care plans under physician supervision.

• Collaborate: Support multidisciplinary case reviews and participate in Lung Health Team meetings.

Qualifications

Required:

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant eligible to practice in MA.

• Strong organizational skills with comfort balancing clinical care and outreach.

• Excellent communication skills with patients and multidisciplinary stakeholders.

• Proficiency with EHR workflows.

Preferred:

• Outpatient pulmonary clinical experience.

• Experience with patient navigation, population health, or structured care pathways.

• Familiarity with REDCap or similar registry databases.

• Interest in technology-enabled care models.

Professional Development & Perks

• Mentorship: Work closely with program leadership within a heavily supported, grant-funded initiative.

• Scholarly Output: Opportunities for abstract/manuscript authorship and presentations at national meetings.

• Future Growth: Gain direct involvement in upcoming clinical trials and research initiatives.