Locum Tenens Pulmonologist

About the role

This locum tenens position involves providing inpatient pulmonary and ICU coverage in a med/surg ICU setting. Responsibilities include managing ventilations, placing central lines, and performing intubations for adult patients. The role requires 8-hour rounding shifts and 24-hour on-call coverage, with an average of 10-12 patients per day. ICU call coverage is included, though overnight calls are rare.

Responsibilities

• Manage ventilations for adult ICU patients
• Place central lines
• Perform intubations
• Provide pulmonary consults
• Deliver adult inpatient care in a med/surg ICU setting

Requirements

• Experience with ventilator management
• Proficiency in placing central lines
• Experience performing intubations

Benefits

• Paid malpractice insurance
• Pre-paid travel and housing expenses
• Online assignment details
• 24-hour access to a healthcare consultant

Pay

Competitive compensation.

Schedule

• 8-hour rounding shifts
• 24-hour on-call coverage (overnight calls are rare)