Locum | Physician Pulmonology - Critical Care

Weatherby Healthcare; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

Travel & housing covered

24/7 consultant access

NALTO member

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a pulmonology coverage physician for 8-hour night-shift blocks, handling inpatient and outpatient duties with a new 4-bed ICU opening. You will perform bronchoscopies, thoracentesis, chest tubes, and ventilator management while supporting LTACH consults and leave coverage as needed.

Ramps in patient volume to 15-20 per day, with competitive compensation and travel/housing pre-paid. ACLS is required, and 24/7 Weatherby consultant support is available for providers.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification required.
• 8-hour shifts with night call.
• Inpatient and outpatient pulmonology coverage.
• New 4-bed ICU opening with inpatient consults and LTACH coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient pulmonology coverage.
• Perform bronchoscopies, thoracentesis, chest tubes, and vent management.
• Manage LTACH consults and ICU patients.
• Coordinate leave coverage when current provider relocates.

Skills

ACLS certification

Night shifts

Pulmonology knowledge

ICU/pulmonology procedures

Job description

• 8-hour shifts with night call
• 15 - 20 patients per day in clinic -- ramps up over time
• Inpatient and outpatient pulmonology coverage
• New 4-bed ICU opening -- inpatient consults and LTACH coverage
• Bronchs, thoracentesis, chest tubes, intubations, vent management
• Leave coverage -- current provider relocating
• ACLS certification required
• Ongoing coverage potential
• Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
• Assignment details and time entry in online portal
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
• Charter member of NALTO

Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Please reach out to your consultant for more information.