Physician - Urgent Care - PRN

NOMS Healthcare; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

NOMS Healthcare in Sandusky, Ohio, seeks a qualified professional in Pulmonary and Critical Care. The role involves diagnosing and treating respiratory conditions, collaborating with physicians for patient care, and performing critical care procedures.

The ideal candidate must have a Doctoral degree, board certification, and possess exceptional decision-making and communication skills. The position requires flexibility and strong interpersonal skills to manage patient relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical history, assessments, and examinations.
• Diagnose and treat respiratory disorders.
• Collaborate with physicians on patient care.
• Order treatments and prescribe therapy.
• Perform critical care procedures.
• Advise on long-term treatment management.

Skills

Organization and follow-through skills

Decision-making capabilities

Verbal and written communication skills

Computer proficiency

Self-direction

Emergency response

Guideline interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Doctoral degree in Pulmonary and Critical Care

Board Certified or Board Eligible

DEA Certificate

Ohio Licensure or ability to obtain

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform an appropriate medical history, initial assessment, and examination of the patient.
• Assess patient’s pulmonary and respiratory condition and develop a treatment plan.
• Diagnose and treat disorders and diseases such as respiratory failure, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, asthma, etc.
• Collaborate with other physicians to ensure the respiratory health of a patient.
• Provide general pulmonology critical care treatment to stabilize a patient’s suffering from pulmonary conditions that affect breathing.
• Order and prescribe treatment by physical medicine and therapy.
• Perform typical pulmonary and critical care procedures such as chest and sinus X‑rays, bronchoscopy, EKG, spirometry, peak flows (MIP, MEP, PEF), walking and nocturnal oximetry, sleep studies, etc.
• Advise patients about long‑term treatment and management for chronic illnesses.
• Complete all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.

Competencies

• Excellent organization and follow‑through skills, attention to detail, and ability to work within time constraints.
• Strong decision‑making capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with the computer.
• Ability to self‑direct.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be flexible and handle changing priorities.
• Positive, people‑centric leadership style, able to grasp complex problems quickly and provide reasonable direction and counsel.

Education and Work Experience

• Doctoral degree with directly related experience in Pulmonary and Critical Care.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary and Critical Care.
• DEA Certificate.
• Ohio Licensure or the ability to obtain.

Environmental / Working Conditions

Combination of exam rooms, medical offices, and operating room. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Physical / Mental Demands

Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 10 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stress in emergency situations and irregular hours.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.