Pulmonology - Critical Care Locums - $3,850/day - 1 hour from Louisville
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pulmonology-Critical Care
Salary
$3,850
– $3,850
• daily
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Location
Kentucky, Kentucky, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/27/24
Position information:
- Locum Tenens: Daily Rate $3,850
- 15+ patients per day
- Inpatient and ICU
- 7-on every 5th week
- ER is primary team for codes
Hospital Information:
Due to increased growth, hospital in Kentucky, is seeking BC/BE, fellowship-trained, pulmonologists to join their Hospital.
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Physician led, patient focused
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Multi-specialty, physician-led medical group
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Licensed 300+ bed hospital, with more than 300 physicians and 100 clinicians on staff
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Comprehensive administrative and operations support teams
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Physician leadership councils
Pulmonologist Responsibilities:
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Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
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Diagnosing and treating conditions, such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.
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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.
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Performing various specialized procedures in order to acquire samples of the chest wall lining or the lungs, for further analysis.
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Providing immunizations against preventable cardiopulmonary diseases.
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Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
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Referring patients to cardiothoracic surgeons, when necessary.
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Advising cardiothoracic surgeons of the risk status of patients and recommending interventions to minimize risk, especially in tuberculosis cases.
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Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
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Conducting research into the testing and development of new medications and methods of treatment.
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
comfortable intubating
Working Hours