Job Summary
Job Description
We are looking for an expert pulmonologist to be responsible for the respiratory health of our patients. This will include treating breathing disorders, severe allergies, and other lung conditions and diseases. You should be able to effectively diagnose patients and suggest a successful course of treatment. Critical Care or Sleep is welcome, but not required.
To be successful as a pulmonologist you must show empathy and compassion towards your patients and be knowledgeable in specialist procedures, such as pleural biopsies.
Generous sign on bonus for 3 year commitment!
Seeking a full-time BC/BE Pulmonologist for a traditional outpatient/inpatient practice
Critical Care training not required/Sleep Medicine optional
This position will offer a competitive salary, a rich benefits package for physicians including health and dental, malpractice, CME and more
A six-figure bonus package including a generous sign-on, loan forgiveness and relocation
Work in an over 600 bed tertiary care facility that sits right in the heart of Western Tennessee. It is home to over 300 physicians and provides services to over 21 surrounding counties. It is medium sized city that offers big city medicine but without the traffic and long commutes.
The community has around 100,000 people but is considered the hub city of Western TN. We have everything you need here from great entertainment to wonderful restaurants and more. Whether it is baseball, theater, hunting/fishing, shopping, etc. we have something for everyone. We are centrally located right between Memphis and Nashville on I-40 with easy access to either city.
TN has no state income tax!!
The Community
Ranked 2nd Most Affordable Small & Midsize Metros in the U.S. by [Register to View] in 2022
- Low cost of living—NO STATE INCOME TAX
- Community size around 100,000 and growing
- Conveniently located between Memphis and Nashville
- Area attractions includes: Symphony Orchestra, Cultural Arts, Athletic Clubs, Country Club, Professional Sports, Golf, Camping, Hunting, Fishing and a 850-Acre Nature and Recreation Area
- The area continues to grow. A mega-site will employ approximately 5,800 people and is expected to bring additional industries, growth and development to the area
Job 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.
• Referring patients to cardiothoracic surgeons, when necessary.
• Advising cardiothoracic surgeons of the risk status of patients and recommending interventions to minimize risk, especially in tuberculosis cases.
• Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
• Conducting research into the testing and development of new medications and methods of treatment.
Qualifications
ACGME Residency Program
Critical Care Fellowship
BE/BC
Visa Candidates Supported. (J-1 and H1B)
Working Hours
Skills
Arterial Blood Gases
Medical History Taking
PFT Interpretation
Ventilator Management
Infectious Disease
Problem Solving
Physical Examination
Organization
Thoracentesis
Communication
Critical Thinking
Leadership
ICU Management
ECMO
Bronchoscopy
Time Management