PULMONOLOGIST

Independence Health System; Mount Pleasant (PA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania is seeking a Physician, Pulmonologist to examine and treat patients with pulmonary and sleep disorders. Responsibilities include collaborating with medical staff, managing inpatient and outpatient care, and participating in discharge planning. The ideal candidate must possess an MD or DO and a current Pennsylvania medical license. Board certification in Pulmonary Disease is preferred, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This role requires adherence to a flexible schedule based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• Current medical license in Pennsylvania.
• Current DEA certification.
• Certification by the American Board of Pain Medicine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients with pulmonary and sleep disorders.
• Collaborate with medical specialists for patient care.
• Complete consultations and discharge planning.

Skills

Leadership ability

Organizational skills

Independent and critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Board certification in Pulmonary Disease

Job description

The Physician, Pulmonologist examines, diagnoses, and treats patients with pulmonology and sleep disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The position manages patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings and collaborates with other medical professionals including, but not limited to, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Respiratory Therapists, Sleep Technicians, Clinical Assistants, Medical Assistants, Clerical and administrative staff. The physician is responsible for developing the plan of care for both in‑patients and out‑patients on service, completing consultations, facilitating discharges, and participating in transitions of care. Pulmonology is a consulting service in the hospital.

Essential Job Functions

• Exam, diagnose and treat patients with pulmonary and sleep disorders in both the inpatient and outpatient setting; use telemedicine as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Advanced Physician Providers (APP) for initial and follow‑up care needs of the patient.
• Collaborate with medical specialists to care for hospitalized and out‑patients with pulmonary and sleep disorders.
• Refer patients to medical specialists, social services, or other professionals as appropriate.
• Performs bronchoscopy (not required) while adhering to regulatory, ethical and procedural standards and infection control practices.
• Completes consultations on hospitalized patients.
• Completes discharge summaries for patients on service and/or actively participates in discharge planning.
• Communicates with patients’ primary care physicians upon hospital discharge to maintain continuity and quality of care.
• Prescribes medications or treatment regimens as appropriate, including ordering durable medical equipment.
• Orders and interprets the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiography (x-rays), and advanced imaging.
• Orders and interprets pulmonary function studies.
• Interprets timely in‑lab and home sleep studies according to policy (if board‑certified in sleep medicine).
• Collaborates with the Respiratory Therapist to provide appropriate care and interventions.
• Collaborates with the Sleep Lab and staff to complete patient testing.
• Performs standard office duties.
• Actively participates in the Department of Pulmonology, including attending Department meetings.
• Participates in Independence Health Medical Group meetings, Leadership meetings and Physician committees upon request.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Board certified or eligible in Pulmonary Disease.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Board certified or eligible in Sleep Medicine (not required).
• Two (2) to Four (4) years’ experience in pulmonary medicine.
• Two (2) years’ experience in sleep medicine.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Current DEA certification.
• Certification by the American Board of Pain Medicine, or board‑eligible through American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Osteopathic Association Board of Pulmonary Disease or equivalent Medical Specialty Board.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on‑call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.