Job Summary
Job Description
Job Summary
Position Title: Pulmonologist
Job Summary: We are seeking for an experienced Pulmonologists to assess, diagnose and treat patients with severe or chronic breathing issues. The Pulmonologist should be trained in internal medicine and the cardio-pulmonary system, diagnosing and treating structural, inflammatory, infectious and neoplastic respiratory disorders.
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.
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.
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
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.
Salary: $250,000-$300,000
Equal Opportunity Employer
Essen Health Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically-diverse population.