Pulmonologist: Lead Cardio-Pulmonary Care & Compassion

Essen Medical Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care in New York is seeking an experienced pulmonologist to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with severe or chronic breathing issues. You will be trained in internal medicine and the cardio-pulmonary system, handling structural, inflammatory, infectious and neoplastic respiratory disorders.

Empathy and compassion for patients are essential, with proficiency in procedures such as pleural biopsies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
• 3 to 7 years’ internship and clinical residency training, specializing in pulmonology.
• Certification by The American Board of Internal Medicine in pulmonology.
• Valid and active medical license in the state you wish to practice.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Outstanding research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients.
• Flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
• Diagnosing and treating conditions, such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.
• Using and interpreting pulmonological exams and tests to aid in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary diseases and conditions, including CT scans, chest fluoroscopies, ultrasounds, and bronchoscopies.
• Performing various specialized procedures in order to acquire samples of the chest wall lining or the lungs, for further analysis.
• Providing immunizations against preventable cardiopulmonary diseases.
• Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
• Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
• Conducting research into the testing and development of new medications and methods of treatment.

Skills

ABIM certification

Active medical license

Attention to detail

Research & analytical skills

Communication & empathy

Flexible working hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/physical sciences

MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree

3–7 years internship/residency in pulmonology

Job description

Essen Health Care in New York is seeking an experienced pulmonologist to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with severe or chronic breathing issues. You will be trained in internal medicine and the cardio-pulmonary system, handling structural, inflammatory, infectious and neoplastic respiratory disorders.

Empathy and compassion for patients are essential, with proficiency in procedures such as pleural biopsies.