Pulmonologist - Queens & Brooklyn
Job at a glance
Job description
A NYC based healthcare organization with ambulatory care facilities staffed with a wide range of health professionals to provide extensive medical and diagnostic services. We offer Primary Care, Dental, Radiological, Vision, Mental Health, and other Specialist services at our facilities at no charge to our Union members (which consist of hotel employees), removing the financial roadblock that many people face when trying to obtain quality medical care.
We are looking for a Pulmonologist working out of our Queens and Brooklyn locations to help in our mission of providing top notch medical services to our Union members. It's an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to make an impact for under-represented communities and have a stable work schedule
Job Responsibilities
Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic cough
Pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung diseases
Pulmonary nodules
Sleep-related breathing disorders
Bronchiectasis
Respiratory infections
Perform comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations.
Interpret diagnostic studies including, but not limited:
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
Spirometry
Chest imaging
Laboratory results
Arterial blood gases
Develop individualized treatment plans using current evidence-based clinical guidelines.
Prescribe medications, inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and other appropriate treatments.
Coordinate referrals for advanced diagnostic testing or inpatient care when clinically indicated.
Educate patients and families regarding disease
Qualifications
Current unrestricted medical license in the state of New York.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease.
Current DEA registration.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency.
Completion of an accredited Pulmonary Medicine fellowship.
Previous outpatient pulmonary practice experience preferred.
Experience with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems.
Experience treating adult patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
Working Hours
No weekends
No nights