PULMONOLOGIST

divh2Pulmonologist/h2pThe Physician, Pulmonologist examines, diagnoses, and treats patients with pulmonology and sleep disorders or diagnoses of in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The position manages patients in both the impatient and outpatient settings. The Physician collaborates with other medical professionals including, but not limited to: Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants, Respiratory Therapist, Sleep technicians, Clinical Assistants, Medical Assistants, Clerical, and administrative staff. The physician is responsible for developing the plan of care for both in and outpatients on service, completing consultations, facilitating discharges, and participating in transitions of care. Pulmonology is a consulting service in the hospital./ppEssential Job Functions/pulliExam, diagnosis and treat patients with pulmonary and sleep disorders in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Uses telemedicine as appropriate./liliCollaborate with Advanced Physician Providers (APP) for initial and follow-up care needs of the patient./liliCollaborate with the medical specialist to care for hospitalized and out patients with pulmonary and sleep disorders./liliRefer patients to medical specialists, social services, or other professionals as appropriate./liliPerforms bronchoscopy (not required) while adhering to regulator, ethical and procedural standards and infection control practices./liliCompletes consultations on hospitalized patients./liliCompletes discharge summaries for patients on service and/or actively participate in discharge planning./liliCommunicates with patients primary care physicians upon hospital discharge to maintain continuity and quality of care./liliPrescribes medications or treatment regimens as appropriate, including ordering of durable medical equipment./liliOrders and interprets the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiography (x-rays), and advanced imaging./liliOrders and interprets pulmonary function studies./liliInterprets timely in-lab and home sleep studies according to policy (if board certified in sleep medicine)/liliCollaborates with the Respiratory Therapist to provide appropriate care and interventions./liliCollaborates with the Sleep Lab and staff to complete patient testing./liliPerforms standard office duties./liliActive participant in the Department of Pulmonology, including attending Department meetings./liliParticipate in Independence Health Medical Group meetings, Leadership meetings and Physician committees upon request./liliOther duties as assigned./li/ulpCompetency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]/ppRequired Qualifications/Experience/pulliDoctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)/liliBoard certified or eligible in Pulmonary Disease/liliStrong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice./liliStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience./li/ulpPreferred Qualifications/Experience/pulliBoard certified or eligible in Sleep Medicine (not required)/liliTwo (2) to Four (4) years experience in pulmonary and medicine./liliTwo (2) years experience in sleep medicine./li/ulpLicense, Certification Clearances/pulliCurrent medical license in the state of Pennsylvania./liliCurrent DEA Certification/liliCertification by the American Board of Pain Medicine, or board eligible through American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Osteopathic Association Board of Pulmonary Disease or equivalent Medical Specialty Board/liliAct 33 with renewal/liliAct 34 with renewal/liliAct 73 FBI Clearance/liliCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the America Heart Association (CPR and AED) program./li/ulpPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work/pulliIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.)./liliTravel may be expected locally between System locations./li/ulpEqual Employment Opportunity/ppIndependence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations./ppDisclaimer/ppThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice./p/div