Pediatric Pulmonary Disease Physician
Updated 11/19/25
Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Physician
Pediatric-Pulmonology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Pediatric Pulmonary Disease Physician
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Charleston, WV
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period: 01/05/2026 Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday Friday, Daytime Office Hours
- On-Call Shift Schedule: Home Call Coverage (when other pediatric pulmonologist is off)
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Ratio: Shared (alternating with other pediatric pulmonologist)
- Call Response Time: Within 30 minutes (expected) COVERAGE DATES
- Two weeks per month coverage starting January 2026
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Pediatric patients up to 21 years of age
- Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 20 patients per clinic day
- Admissions: As needed during inpatient consult coverage
- Rounding: Included when inpatient coverage applies
- Phone Consults: Yes, during call coverage
- Case Mix: General pediatric pulmonology, cystic fibrosis, asthma, and related respiratory conditions
FACILITY INFORMATION
- No. of Beds in Department: TBD (Women & Children's Division)
- Trauma Level: Adult Level IV
- EMR System: Cerner
- Office Equipment Available: Standard pulmonary diagnostic tools, spirometry, bronchoscopy suite
- Specialty Backup Available: Pediatrics, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work, Dietician
- Support Staff Available: Medical Assistants, CF Nurse/Coordinator, RT, Social Worker, Dietician
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage during colleague absences and ongoing support
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: 6090 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
- Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) interpretation
- Full PFT and spirometry readings
- Bronchoscopy
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: Active West Virginia license (willing to license)
- Board: Board Certified in Pediatric Pulmonology; Board Certified in General Pediatrics preferred
- DEA: Required
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Experience: Prior pediatric pulmonology experience preferred
- Other Qualifications: Familiarity with Cerner EMR system
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct outpatient pediatric pulmonology clinic, managing up to 20 patients per day
- Provide inpatient consults when covering for other pediatric pulmonologist
- Participate in shared call rotation (home call)
- Interpret and review pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and spirometry
- Perform bronchoscopies and related procedures as needed
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including CF Nurse, RT, Social Worker, and Dietician
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Cerner EMR
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