Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Physician
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pulmonology-Critical Care
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Walla Walla, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/13/24
Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: Pulmonology-Critical Care
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Walla Walla, WA
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Apr 1 - Sep 30, 2024
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Shift Schedule: M-F; 8a-430p
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume:
- Clinic: 10 (Scheduled)
- Hospital: .25 (Critical Care)
- ICU consults: 1-2 per month (very rare and within clinic hours)
• % of Practice: 95% OP; 5% IP
• Physician in Practice: 2 Pulmonologist
• Support Staff: 1 RN, 1-2 MAs, 1 Office Staffs
• Required Procedures:
- Ventilation Management: Non-Invasive (BiPAP/CPAP)
- Bronchoscopy
- Cardiac Arrest/Failure, Respiratory Arrest/Failure, Sepsis, Metabolic Disorders, Renal Failure, OD/Poisoning, Drowning
• No. of Hospital Beds: 142
• No. of ICU Beds: 14
• No. of Exam Rooms: 3
• No. of Bronchoscopy Suites: 1
• Lab and X-ray onsite
• Trauma Level: III
• Other Info:
- The provider is not responsible for night shifts at sleep lab
• EMR: Epic
• Hospital Privileges required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active WA License or IMLC
• BC/BE (If BE, within 2 years of residency)