Pulmonologist – 4-Day Week, No Call, Rural MN Hospital

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in rural Minnesota invites a pulmonologist to oversee respiratory health, diagnose lung conditions, and guide treatment without weekend calls. The role emphasizes empathetic patient care and proficiency with pulmonary procedures.

You'll diagnose, manage chronic lung diseases, and collaborate with a team to optimize patient outcomes in a rural setting. This position features a four-day work week with flexible hours and no on-call weekends.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion toward patients.
• Ability to diagnose respiratory conditions and tailor treatment plans.
• Proficiency with specialist procedures used in pulmonology.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with patients to understand symptoms and concerns.
• Diagnosing and treating asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases.
• Interpreting pulmonology tests, including CT scans and bronchoscopies, to aid diagnosis.
• Maintaining detailed notes of appointments, tests, and treatments prescribed.
• Referring patients to cardiothoracic surgeons when needed.
• Advising on risk and recommending interventions to minimize risk.
• Providing support and advice to patients requiring long-term care.

Skills

Empathy & compassion

Diagnosis of lung conditions

Specialist procedures

Tools

CT scans

Bronchoscopy

Job description

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in rural Minnesota invites a pulmonologist to oversee respiratory health, diagnose lung conditions, and guide treatment without weekend calls. The role emphasizes empathetic patient care and proficiency with pulmonary procedures.

You'll diagnose, manage chronic lung diseases, and collaborate with a team to optimize patient outcomes in a rural setting. This position features a four-day work week with flexible hours and no on-call weekends.