Outpatient Pulmonologist

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in rural Minnesota invites a pulmonologist to oversee respiratory health, diagnose lung conditions, and guide treatment without weekend calls. The role emphasizes empathetic patient care and proficiency with pulmonary procedures.

You'll diagnose, manage chronic lung diseases, and collaborate with a team to optimize patient outcomes in a rural setting. This position features a four-day work week with flexible hours and no on-call weekends.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion toward patients.
• Ability to diagnose respiratory conditions and tailor treatment plans.
• Proficiency with specialist procedures used in pulmonology.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with patients to understand symptoms and concerns.
• Diagnosing and treating asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases.
• Interpreting pulmonology tests, including CT scans and bronchoscopies, to aid diagnosis.
• Maintaining detailed notes of appointments, tests, and treatments prescribed.
• Referring patients to cardiothoracic surgeons when needed.
• Advising on risk and recommending interventions to minimize risk.
• Providing support and advice to patients requiring long-term care.

Skills

Empathy & compassion

Diagnosis of lung conditions

Specialist procedures

Tools

CT scans

Bronchoscopy

Job description

4 day work week, no call or weekends, Flexible working hours at aRural Minnesota, Lake Country, Critical Access Hospital

AASM Accredited sleep lab, sleep opportunity available but not necessary

We are looking for a pulmonologist to be responsible for the respiratory health of our patients. This will include treating breathing disorders, severe allergies, and other lung conditions and diseases. You should be able to effectively diagnose patients and suggest a successful course of treatment.

To be successful as a pulmonologist you must show empathy and compassion towards your patients and be knowledgeable in specialist procedures.

Pulmonologist Responsibilities

• Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
• Diagnosing and treating conditions, such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.
• Using and interpreting pulmonological exams and tests to aid in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary diseases and conditions, including CT scans and bronchoscopies.
• Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
• Referring patients to cardiothoracic surgeons, when necessary.
• Advising cardiothoracic surgeons of the risk status of patients and recommending interventions to minimize risk.
• Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.