Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonologist

Job Description

Providence is seeking a full-time Pulmonary Critical Care Physician to diagnose and treat conditions related to the lungs and respiratory system, and manage patients with life-threatening conditions. Evaluate patients with respiratory symptoms, such as cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing, and conducting diagnostic tests like spirometry, chest X-rays, and CT scans. Develop treatment plans for conditions such as asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and pulmonary fibrosis, which may include medications, inhalers, and oxygen therapy. Provide ongoing care and management for patients with chronic lung diseases, including monitoring symptoms and adjusting treatment as needed.

Applicants must have:

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• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or foreign degree equivalent.
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• Active Washington State medical license.
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• Completion of ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine.
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• Completion of ACGME-accredited fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care
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• Compensation is between $346,964 - $531,272 per year
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Where Youll Work

Providence Medical Group - Southwest Washington is an organization of employed physicians and advanced-practice clinicians, providing services in two hospitals and 38 Primary and Specialty Care Clinics within 5 counties in the South Puget Sound region. With more than 300 employed medical providers in 22 specialties, the group offers highly coordinated care for patients by using a shared EMR system. The National Committee for Quality Assurance has recognized its primary care clinics as patient-centered medical homes.

Where Youll Live

Olympia is on the southern tip of scenic Puget Sound, which offers an abundance of activities from beachcombing to salmon fishing to sailing. Olympia and its primary neighboring cities of Tumwater and Lacey have a population of 250,000, offering an abundance of culture, entertainment and an outstanding school system from elementary through university, including The Evergreen State College and Saint Martins University.

Who Youll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran