Locum Pulmonologist: ICU Admissions, 24/7 Call Coverage

Weatherby Healthcare; Sunland Park (NM); On-site; USD 248,000 - 358,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a physician for call-only ICU coverage. Expect a 30-minute beeper response, with 15–25 patients per shift and 10–15 patients seen per call. ICU management experience is required, admissions are needed, and supervision of advanced practice providers is expected.

Fellowship training is preferred. This is an ongoing coverage opportunity with paid malpractice insurance and pre-paid travel and housing expenses.

Qualifications

• ICU patient management experience is required.
• Admissions required.
• Supervision of advanced practice providers is required.
• Fellowship training preferred.
• Call requires 30-minute beeper response time.
• Shift handles 15–25 patients; calls see 10–15 patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU patient management across assigned facilities.
• Handle admissions and patient throughput as required.
• Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers.
• Participate in ongoing locum tenens coverage rotations.

Skills

ICU management

Admissions coordination

AP supervision

Locum tenens experience

Beeper response readiness

Job description

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a physician for call-only ICU coverage. Expect a 30-minute beeper response, with 15–25 patients per shift and 10–15 patients seen per call. ICU management experience is required, admissions are needed, and supervision of advanced practice providers is expected.

Fellowship training is preferred. This is an ongoing coverage opportunity with paid malpractice insurance and pre-paid travel and housing expenses.