Pulmonology/Critical Care - Locums - $3,850/day - 1 hour from Louisville

Hospital Information:

Due to increased growth, hospital in Kentucky, is seeking BC/BE, fellowship-trained, pulmonologists to join their Hospital.

Position Info:

• August through New Year
• Daily Rate $3,850
• 15+ patients per day
• Inpatient and ICU
• Consults and call
• 7-on every 5th week
• ER is primary team for codes

Hospital Information:

• 40 Minutes from Louisville airport
• Physician led, patient focused
• Multi-specialty, physician-led medical group
• Licensed 300+ bed hospital, with more than 300 physicians and 100 clinicians on staff
• Comprehensive administrative and operations support teams
• Physician leadership councils

Pulmonologist 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.
• Referring patients to cardiothoracic surgeons, when necessary.
• Advising cardiothoracic surgeons of the risk status of patients and recommending interventions to minimize risk, especially in tuberculosis cases.
• Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.