Locum Tenens Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician Needed near Hiltons, VA (j-236183)

Seeking a Qualified and Experienced Physician

Are you a dedicated and highly skilled physician passionate about providing comprehensive care to patients with pulmonary and critical care needs? We're searching for a qualified physician to join our team in a growing community near Hiltons, VA. This ongoing locum tenens opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact, starting as soon as possible (ASAP).

Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care to a diverse adult patient population with a variety of pulmonary and critical care conditions.


• Conduct thorough patient history and physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop effective treatment plans.


• Perform bronchoscopies and EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound) procedures to diagnose and manage lung diseases.


• Manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation, ensuring optimal respiratory support and ventilator settings.


• Collaborate with referring physicians, specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated patient care.


• Round on patients regularly in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans as needed.


• Document medical records accurately and efficiently within the Athena and Meditech electronic medical record systems.


• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in pulmonary and critical care medicine and participate in ongoing professional development activities.

Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted Virginia (VA) medical license is required.


• Board eligibility in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine is preferred, but applications from physicians with eligibility in Internal Medicine will be considered.


• Minimum of two years of experience in a clinical pulmonary and critical care setting is preferred.


• Strong clinical judgment, decision-making skills, and a comprehensive knowledge base in pulmonary and critical care medicine.


• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, and healthcare teams in a high-pressure environment.


• Demonstrated commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality patient care.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment with both scheduled clinic hours and call coverage.


• Proficient in performing bronchoscopies and EBUS procedures.


• Experience managing patients on ventilators.

Additional Considerations:

• This locum tenens opportunity offers a flexible schedule with a combination of scheduled clinic hours and call coverage.