Locum - Physician - Pulmonary Critical Care

77 consultants; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

77 consultants seeks a Board Certified Pulmonology & Critical Care physician to provide inpatient pulmonology coverage across Level I–III trauma units in Colorado. In-house coverage runs 7 AM–7 PM with rounding; night coverage 7 PM–7 AM with on-call pager.

Support includes other pulmonology providers onsite with locum tenens. Requirements include Colorado license or IMLC, ACLS/BLS/DEA preferred, recent Level I trauma experience, and completion of EMR training (EPIC).

Qualifications

• Board certification in pulmonary and critical care required.
• Experience with inpatient pulmonology coverage in trauma settings is essential.
• Colorado license or IMLC with qualification letter for name clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient pulmonology coverage across Level I–III trauma units.
• Engage in critical care activities in ICU as needed.
• Support coverage with onsite pulmonology colleagues and locum tenens.

Skills

Pulmonology

Critical Care

Inpatient care

Trauma coverage

Education

Board Certified in Pulmonology & Critical Care

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Coverage and Trauma Level Overview:

Level I Trauma:

• In-House Coverage: 7 AM - 7 PM (includes rounding); 7 PM - 7 AM coverage provided.
• Support: Additional pulmonology physicians onsite with locum tenens.

Level II Trauma:

• In-House Coverage: 7 AM - 7 PM (including rounding).
• On-Call Coverage: Offsite pager call from 7 PM - 7 AM.
• Support: Other pulmonology providers will be onsite with locum tenens.

Level III Trauma:

• In-House Coverage: 7 AM - 7 PM (includes rounding).
• On-Call Coverage: Offsite pager call from 7 PM - 7 AM.
• Support: No additional onsite pulmonology physicians with locum tenens.

Additional Coverage Details:

• Each locum is assigned only one location per 12-hour shift.
• Coverage is limited to a maximum of 7 consecutive days, with shifts rotating locations to ensure lighter workloads between shifts.
• Total coverage requirement is 30 shifts per month across all locum providers.
• Setting: Inpatient care across Level I, II, and III Trauma units.

Required Procedures and Responsibilities:

• Clinical Focus: Inpatient pulmonology is preferred; critical care intensivist is required for ICU engagement.

Pulmonary Procedures:

Proficient in ventilation management, ETT/NT/tracheostomy, non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP), bronchoscopy (diagnostic and with bronchial alveolar lavage), chest tube insertion, central line placement, arterial line placement, thoracentesis, and foreign body extraction.

Critical Care Practice Settings:

• Medical: Management of cardiac and respiratory arrest/failure, sepsis, metabolic disorders, renal failure, and overdose scenarios.
• Surgical: Involvement in pre- and post-operative management for general, vascular, orthopedic, neuro, and cardiovascular/thoracic patients.

Preferred Critical Care Procedures:

Insertion of PA catheters, dialysis catheter placements, diagnostic and therapeutic taps, lumbar punctures, and paracentesis.

Technical Requirements:

• EMR System: EPIC
• Support Staff: None available.
• Worksite Resources: Onsite lab and x-ray services.
• Reason for Coverage: Existing gaps in provider coverage.

EMR Training Requirements:

• Mandatory EMR training must be completed before the first shift; no exemptions for testing out.
• Training slots are available only on Tuesdays or Fridays at 8 AM MT.
• Training hours will not be billable until the provider commences service at the facility.

Travel Logistics:

• Flight Reimbursement: Economy/standard flights only, reimbursed with receipt.
• Lodging: Reimbursed at $150 per night pre-tax and fees.
• Car Rentals: Up to an economy vehicle cap, reimbursed with receipt.
• Mileage: Compensated at the IRS standard rate.

Travel Preferences:

• Preferred lodging capped at $150 per night (before taxes and fees).
• Local/drive-in candidates are highly preferred to reduce travel needs.

Credentialing Information:

• Timeframe: 90-120 days for processing.
• Credentialing at Other Facilities: Yes, including Poudre Valley Hospital (PVH) and Greeley Hospital (GH).
• Requirements: IMLC candidates must submit their Colorado license application upon acceptance to prevent credentialing delays.

Shift Descriptions:

• In-house coverage (7 AM - 7 PM or 7 PM - 7 AM);
• PVH: In-house (7 AM - 7 PM) plus night call (7 PM - 7 AM);
• GH: In-house (7 AM - 7 PM) plus night call (7 PM - 7 AM).

Candidate Requirements:

• Board Certified in Pulmonology & Critical Care (mandatory).
• Active Colorado License or IMLC (with Letter of Qualification in hand for name clearance).
• Active ACLS, BLS, and DEA credentials (highly preferred).
• Candidates must specify their availability between January 2027 and April 2027 during the presentation.
• Must declare the number of shifts per month they can provide.
• Acknowledgment of EMR training requirements is essential to avoid delay in the start date.
• Recent (within the last 24 months) Level I Trauma experience is required.
• Local/drive-in candidates preferred.
• Must demonstrate competency in all required procedures at the time of name clearance.
• Clean malpractice and background check required.
• Submission of self-query NPDB (to be pulled within the month) at the time of presentation is mandatory

Certifications Required:

• ACLS, BLS, NRP, Board Certification,
• DEA.

Licensing Requirements:

• Active license in Colorado.