Pulmonary Physician

About the role

The Pulmonary Physician position at Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga offers comprehensive patient care within a regional healthcare leader. The hospital is consistently recognized as the #1 Best Regional Hospital in the Chattanooga area by U.S. News & World Report for the 11th consecutive year and holds a consistent 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide spectrum of disorders affecting the lungs and cardiopulmonary system, including asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary hypertension.
• Conducting, ordering, and interpreting essential diagnostic tests, such as spirometry, lung function tests, chest X-rays, and advanced imaging studies.
• Performing specialized procedures, including bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, etc.
• Developing individualized treatment plans, prescribing appropriate medications, and providing long-term care management to optimize patient outcomes.
• Collaborating effectively with primary care physicians, oncologists, surgeons, and other specialists, and providing expert pulmonary consultations.
• Educating patients comprehensively on disease self-management, crucial lifestyle changes, and smoking cessation strategies to promote overall respiratory health.
• Maintaining accurate and timely electronic medical records, ensuring thorough documentation of all patient encounters.
• Adhering to all hospital policies, procedures, and patient safety protocols.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pulmonary
• Ability to obtain active medical licenses and DEAs in state of Tennessee and Georgia
• AHA ACLS and BLS certifications

Qualifications

• Compassionate
• Proactive
• Communicator
• Trustworthy
• Collaborative
• Balanced

Skills

• Expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of pulmonary and cardiopulmonary disorders
• Ability to perform specialized procedures and interpret diagnostic tests
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of disease self-management and smoking cessation strategies

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and commencement bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, 401k with match, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, CME & allowance, professional dues, relocation assistance, potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness, and an additional perk of no state income tax!

Pay and Recognition

• Competitive base salary and commencement bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, 401k with match, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, CME & allowance, professional dues, relocation assistance, potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness, and an additional perk of no state income tax!

Dependent Care

• Dependent care assistance