Pulmonary/ Critical Care/ Sleep Physician

Altru Health; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) plan

Education assistance

PTO

Job summary

Altru Health in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a Pulmonary Critical Care Sleep Physician to join our established team at Altru Hospital. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across inpatient ICU and outpatient clinics with strong APP support and integrated care.

We offer flexible block scheduling, a collaborative culture, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to engage in quality and safety initiatives. Board certification in Pulmonary/CC/Sleep and ND/MN licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Board eligible/certified in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep.
• Must obtain/hold medical staff appointment at Altru and affiliated facilities.
• Must be licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients at Altru in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Counsels patients on preventive care and medical advice per policy.
• Maintain accurate documentation and achieve annual quality goals.

Skills

Pulmonary/CC/Sleep board certified

Education

MD/DO licensed in ND/MN

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why - and that why is one another.Location:Altru Clinic 1300 S. Columbia Rd. Grand Forks, ND 58201

Summary:Position: Pulmonary Critical Care Sleep Physician at Altru Hospital

Collaborative Team Environment: Join a well-established group of experienced Pulmonary and Critical Care physicians dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Advanced Practice Provider Support: Benefit from skilled APPs assisting in both outpatient clinic and inpatient ICU settings, enhancing efficiency and continuity of care.

Flexible Block Scheduling: Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with a scheduling model designed to support work-life harmony.

Integrated ICU Model: Work in a dynamic, open ICU alongside hospitalists, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to critical care.

Requirements

Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Licensed MD/DO in ND and MN

Contact: Michelle Chavez, Provider Recruiter [e-mail]

The Physician's role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients at Altru, providing comprehensive care for injuries and illnesses. Physician responsibilities include counseling patients on preventive healthcare measures and exercising professional judgment in alignment with Altru's policies and standards. The position requires achieving annual Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals, supporting department objectives, and maintaining accurate and timely documentation to ensure quality patient care and appropriate reimbursement.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients of Altru who present with injuries or illnesses.
• Counsels patients and advises on preventative healthcare measures.
• Exercises Doctor's own judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients consistent with Altru's policies and standards.
• Achieves the Altru Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals established on an annual basis.
• Participates in activities and support department goals as defined by department on an annual basis.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation ensuring quality patient care and assurance of appropriate reimbursements to Altru.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctorate within specified field of medical practice from respective accredited school.
• Must be admissible to sit for either the Canadian or American Board or be certified by the Canadian Board and are members of either the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Surgeons, American board certification or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification.
• Board certification in area of specialty must be obtained within five years of employment.
• Must be granted medical staff appointments at Altru and associated facilities as are necessary to the commission of duties prior to commencement of employment.
• Must be insurable under the Health System's professional liability carrier prior to commencement of employment.
• Doctor of Optometry, Chiropractic Medicine and Podiatry must have graduated from respective accredited schools.
• Be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which they are assigned.

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members. This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship and candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (< 10 pounds)
• Carry: Sedentary (< 10 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Sedentary (< 10 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Sedentary (< 10 pounds)

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
• Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent Driver

Reference ID

R6030

Culture & Values

Making a real difference. For one another.To take the best care of our patients and community - including friends, family, and neighbors - we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you'll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You'll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Benefits

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)