Pulmonologist- Pulmonary and Critical Care
About the role
Denver Health is seeking a Pulmonary and Critical Care physician to join its faculty. The role focuses on ambulatory pulmonary medicine at the new Southeast Medical Center and the Outpatient Medical Center, with an interest in ambulatory practice development, clinic operations, and improving access. The position includes approximately eight weeks per year as a critical care attending and attending time on the inpatient pulmonary consult service. Candidates should be proficient in standard critical care and pulmonary procedures (thoracentesis, chest tube placement, bronchoscopy with endobronchial and transbronchial biopsies, pulmonary function test interpretation) and have a strong interest in clinical education and teaching in pulmonary medicine. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth of Denver Health’s pulmonary services while caring for a diverse patient population across ambulatory and inpatient settings.
Responsibilities
- Perform specialized diagnostic procedures to analyze samples from the lining of the lungs and other areas (20%)
- Meet with patients to assess symptoms and understand their health concerns (20%)
- Diagnose and treat temporary or chronic conditions (20%)
- Record accurate notes on patient treatment