Pulmonologist & Critical Care Specialist

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Malpractice protection

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Pulmonologist to diagnose and treat respiratory diseases, including COPD, asthma, sleep disorders, and lung cancer. The role includes critical care duties, PFT interpretation, and the management of sleep-related breathing and ICU patients.

Responsibilities include direct patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings, rotating ICU shifts, and running the Home Oxygen Clinic.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from a school approved by VA; full and unrestricted US medical license.
• Residency in a VA-approved core specialty with board eligibility or certification.
• Experience in pulmonary/ICU settings is preferred; proficient in critical care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Cover ICU units with rotating shifts to ensure 24/7 coverage.
• Manage and treat pulmonary diseases in adults, including COPD, sleep-disordered breathing, and interventional procedures.
• Run the Home Oxygen Clinic and manage home oxygen patients.
• Perform critical care procedures: airway management, rapid sequence intubation, mechanical ventilation, venous access.
• Place central venous lines and endotracheal intubation as required.

Skills

Critical care

PFT interpretation

Ventilatory support

Central venous access

ICU care

English proficiency

Education

MD/DO (US medical license)

ACGME/AOA residency

Board certification or eligibility

Tools

Ventilator management equipment

PFT equipment operation

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Pulmonologist to diagnose and treat respiratory diseases, including COPD, asthma, sleep disorders, and lung cancer. The role includes critical care duties, PFT interpretation, and the management of sleep-related breathing and ICU patients.

Responsibilities include direct patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings, rotating ICU shifts, and running the Home Oxygen Clinic.