Pulmonary Critical Care Intensivist Physician

About the role

The Pulmonary & Critical Care Intensivist will join a dynamic, comprehensive Critical Care team at Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus in Henderson, Nevada. They will provide comprehensive medical care to critically ill patients in our Medical/Surgical ICU, focusing on complex pulmonary conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work within a critical care team model comprised of residents, pharmacists, nutritionists, PT/OT and palliative care
• Perform procedures such as intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tubes, and diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy (including BAL and biopsies), and other critical care procedures as needed
• Manage patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support
• Interpret diagnostic studies, including EKGs, chest x-rays, CT scans of the chest, and pulmonary function tests
• Participate in rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records, adhere to all hospital policies and procedures, and participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Provide education and training to medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals
• Participate in on-call coverage as required

Requirements

• Board-eligible/Board-certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
• Active or eligible license in the state of Nevada
• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school required
• Candidates will be expected to be proficient with standard intensive care procedures
• Demonstrated expertise in the management of complex critical care cases and advanced pulmonary conditions
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Experience with ECMO strongly preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Sign-on bonus
• Full benefits
• CME allowance
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• Retirement plan with employer match