Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician

Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in the Hudson Valley is seeking a board-certified pulmonary/critical care physician to join their patient-centered team. This role emphasizes outpatient pulmonary and sleep medicine while offering limited inpatient consultative and ICU coverage opportunities. With a focus on work-life balance and competitive compensation, this position provides a supportive environment for professional growth. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills and a commitment to high-quality care in a community hospital setting, making a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

CME Allowance

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine.
• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage pulmonary conditions and sleep disorders.
• Provide inpatient consultations and participate in ICU coverage.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient care.

Skills

Pulmonary Disease Management

Sleep Medicine

Critical Care Expertise

Clinical Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

HealthAlliance Hospital, part of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), seeks a board-certified/eligible pulmonary/critical care physician to join our team. This position is primarily outpatient-focused, emphasizing pulmonary and sleep medicine while providing limited inpatient consultative and ICU coverage opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a patient-centered team in a supportive, community-focused healthcare environment.

Responsibilities:

• Outpatient Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine:
• Diagnose and manage a range of pulmonary conditions, including COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary nodules.
• Provide evaluation and treatment for sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia.
• Interpret pulmonary function tests.
• Work closely with referring providers and respiratory therapists to optimize patient care.
• Inpatient Consultative Services
• Provide pulmonary consultations for hospitalized patients on an as-needed basis.
• Work closely with the hospital’s medical staff to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• ICU Coverage
• Participate in occasional ICU rounding or consults, offering critical care expertise.
• Collaborate with ICU nurses and physicians to manage critically ill patients as needed.
• Team Collaboration & Leadership
• Partner with advanced practice providers (APPs), nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver comprehensive care.
• Participate in departmental initiatives, quality improvement projects, and hospital committees.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient records.
• Follow hospital guidelines for billing, coding, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certified/board eligible in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine.
• Additional sleep medicine certification or interest in sleep medicine is preferred but not required.
• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a community hospital setting.

Additional Benefits:

• Work-life balance with a predominantly outpatient schedule.
• Competitive compensation with productivity incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, malpractice coverage, and retirement plans.
• CME allowance and opportunities for professional development.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment within the WMCHealth network.

About Us:

HealthAlliance Hospital is part of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), a 1,900-bed healthcare system with ten hospitals across seven campuses in the Hudson Valley. Our network offers state-of-the-art care in a patient-focused setting, providing a strong infrastructure and resources for professional growth. Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

WMCHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Westchester Medical Center Health Network to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 or older), marital status, genetic information or carrier status, disability (mental or physical), citizenship status, pregnancy, military service or veteran status, arrest or criminal accusation, domestic violence victim status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.