Pulmonologist at Northwestern Medical Center

MyStethi, LLC; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 365,000 - 453,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, VT is seeking a Pulmonologist to deliver sleep medicine and pulmonary services across outpatient and inpatient settings, including our sleep lab.

The role involves evaluating and managing sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, interpreting polysomnography, managing PAP therapy, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to expand the sleep services program.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of Internal Medicine residency program.
• Pulmonary Medicine fellowship; board certified or eligible.
• Board certification or eligibility in Pulmonary Diseases.
• Board certification or fellowship in Sleep Medicine.
• VT medical licensure eligibility in Vermont.
• DEA registration and hospital privileges eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Sleep Medicine: evaluate and manage sleep disorders including sleep apnea and insomnia.
• Interpret home sleep studies and polysomnography results.
• Manage PAP therapy and longitudinal sleep medicine follow-up.
• Pulmonary Medicine: diagnose and treat COPD, asthma, ILD, nodules, chronic cough.
• Provide outpatient pulmonary care and perform pulmonary function testing.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, respiratory therapists, and referring providers.

Skills

Sleep study interpretation

PAP therapy management

Rural hospital experience

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Internal Medicine residency completion

Pulmonary Medicine fellowship completion

Board Certified/Eligible in Pulmonary Diseases

Board Certified/fellowship in Sleep Medicine

VT medical licensure eligibility

DEA registration

Tools

EMR

Pulmonary Function testing equipment

Polysomnography systems

Job description

Requisition: PULMO001566

Source schedule: Full Time

Worksite: 133 Fairfield Street, St. Albans, VT 05478

Published pay or shift range: 364904.00 to 452960.00 USD. The source does not specify a pay period for this range.

Pulmonologist

Pulmonology/Sleep Lab

JOB SUMMARY:

The Pulmonologist will provide comprehensive sleep medicine services for our community and provide coverage as needed for outpatient and inpatient pulmonology and sleep lab.

PRE-REQUISITES:

Education:

Required:

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school. Completion of accredited residency training in Internal Medicine.

Completion of accredited Pulmonary Medicine fellowship. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Diseases.

Board Certified or fellowship training in Sleep Medicine.

Eligible for VT medical licensure.

DEA registration and ability to obtain hospital privileges.

Preferred:

Experience interpreting sleep studies and managing PAP therapy.

Prior experience in a community hospital or rural healthcare environment.

Interest in program growth and service development.

Other:

Patient-centered clinician who values collaboration, quality improvement, and community-based healthcare.

Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills in pulmonary and sleep medicine.

Strong communication and patient engagement abilities.

Commitment to quality, safety, and evidence-based practice.

Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Interest in improving access to specialty care in a rural community setting.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports To: Director of Operations; Chief Medical Officer

Other Contacts: Patients, Families, NMC Employees

SCOPE:

Machinery or Equipment Used: Computer, telephone, wheelchair, gurney, copier, EMR, Pulmonary Function equipment, pulse oximeter, Sleep diagnostic equipment including polysomnography systems and home sleep testing devices. Positive airway pressure (PAP) equipment, including CPAP, BiPAP and related patient interfaces. Bronchoscopy equipment, oxygen delivery systems and RT equipment.

Physical Demands: Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.

Working Conditions: Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Perform emergency care. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.

Required Protective Equipment: Eye protection, goggles or mask with shield, gown, non-sterile and sterile gloves.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Sleep Medicine

Evaluate and manage patients with sleep disorders, including:

Obstructive sleep apnea

Central sleep apnea

Insomnia

Hypersomnia disorders

Circadian rhythm disorders

Interpret home sleep studies and polysomnography results.

Manage PAP therapy and longitudinal sleep medicine follow-up.

Collaborate with sleep technologists, respiratory therapists, and referring providers.

Assist with growth and development of NMC's sleep services program.

2. Pulmonary Medicine

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute and chronic pulmonary diseases, including:

COPD

Asthma

Interstitial lung disease

Pulmonary nodules

Chronic cough

Lung infections

Pulmonary hypertension (as appropriate)

Provide outpatient pulmonary consultations and follow-up care.

Perform and interpret pulmonary function testing.

Collaborate with hospitalists, emergency medicine providers, primary care physicians, respiratory therapists, and specialists.

Participate in inpatient pulmonary consultative services as needed.

Support development of evidence-based pulmonary care pathways and quality initiatives.

3. General Responsibilities

Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic medical record.

Participate in medical staff activities, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives.

Support patient education and community outreach related to pulmonary and sleep health.

Foster strong relationships with referring providers throughout the region.

Northwestern Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Northwestern Medical Center is dedicated to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and succeed. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to contact Human Resources for assistance.

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