Pulmonologist

NYU Langone Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Pulmonologist to join their team. This full-time position involves managing complex respiratory conditions and overseeing ventilator weaning processes. The role emphasizes collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. With a commitment to professional growth, the ideal candidate will participate in continuing education and quality improvement initiatives. Enjoy generous benefits including paid CME, vacation days, and comprehensive health coverage in a supportive environment focused on excellence and compassionate care.

Benefits

One week paid CME

24 vacation days

Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Disability

403B/457 participation with employer contribution

NYU college tuition remission benefit

Qualifications

• Must have active NYS Medical Licensure and be Board Certified/Eligible in Pulmonary Medicine.
• Experience in managing respiratory diseases and performing diagnostic procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for patients undergoing ventilator weaning and manage respiratory diseases.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with patients and families.

Skills

Ventilator Weaning

Respiratory Diseases Management

Diagnostic Procedures

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Patient Communication

Education

Active NYS Medical Licensure

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pulmonary Medicine

Job description

PULMONOLOGIST

About NYC Health Hospitals | Carter

NYC Health Hospitals | Carter is a state-of-the-art facility with a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating, equipped with 164-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and 201-bed Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) based in Harlem. A NYU School of Medicine affiliate, Carter excels at providing quality medical, sub-acute, rehabilitative and long-term specialty services for individuals in need of medically-complex care like ventilator weaning.

From more than 600 Nursing Homes, Carter ranks #6 in Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes in New York 2024; and also received a high-performance rating for Short-term Rehabilitation from U.S. News & World Report's Best Nursing Homes in America 2024.

At NYC Health Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The ideal candidate will:

* Work with other dedicated attending hospitalist providers, Nurse Practitioners, and Respiratory Therapists.

* Coordinate and oversee the care of patients being prepared for, and undergoing ventilator weaning.

* Manage the care of respiratory diseases including acute and chronic respiratory failure, asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, lung cancers and other disorders;

* Develop and deliver treatment plans including respiratory therapies, antibiotics, steroids and other medications.

* Provide consulting services to other providers.

* Provide biweekly oversight of the care of chronically ventilated residents in the Skilled Nursing Facility.

* Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as required and credentialled; e.g. bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, ultrasound (including POCUS)

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS:

* Interacts with all persons (including patients, residents, family members/visitors, workforce members, volunteers, vendors, and others) based on the organization's ICARE values.

* Documents care and services rendered are recorded in the medical record in a timely and accurate manner.

* Collaborates with other members of interdisciplinary team in the care of patients and residents, including the resident and/or family during admission, interdisciplinary meetings, and patient/family education.

* Communicates with patients, residents and their loved ones/healthcare representative(s) in an effective and compassionate manner, including change in condition and other updates.

* Communicates with workforce members, including supervisors, through team meetings/huddles to disseminate information routinely.

* Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences. Completes all mandatory training/in-services that are assigned in a timely manner. Seeks career growth through Post-Acute Care applicable certifications.

* Performs other professional activities as delegated by the Director of Pulmonary Medicine and/or the Chief Medical Officer.

* Demonstrates safety awareness and follows protocols for fire, disaster, adverse events (code management, elopement), infection control, and other safety practices.

* Assists in the orientation/training of new/novice staff through unit-based education and competency.

* Actively participates in quality assurance performance improvement activities

THIS POSITION IS FULL-TIME, 35 HRS PER WEEK

Minimum Qualifications

* Active NYS Medical Licensure

* Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pulmonary Medicine.

As an NYU employee, some benefits available to you are:

* One week paid CME

* 24 vacation days

* Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Disability

* 403B/457 participation with employer contribution

* NYU college tuition remission benefit

NYU Langone Healthis an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.