Pulmonology & Critical Care Physician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Pulmonology & Critical Care
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Longview, TX
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Fri, Sep 04, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: i7a-7pm n-house
  
• Call Type: In-House
  
• Call Schedule: 7pm-7am
  
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

• Fri, Sep 04, 2026 – Tue, Sep 08, 2026
  
• Fri, Sep 25, 2026 – Fri, Oct 02, 2026
  
• Fri, Oct 16, 2026 – Tue, Oct 20, 2026
  
• Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Wed, Nov 04, 2026
  

• Average Daily Volume: 15 patients/day
  
• Admissions: 3
  
• Rounding: Both
  

• EMR System: Athena/ Medhost
  
• Support Staff: PA/NPs: 4
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

• Required:
  • Medical: Cardiac arrest/failure, respiratory arrest/failure, sepsis, metabolic disorders, renal failure, OD/Poisoning, drowning etc.
    
  • Surgical: Pre- and post-operative general, vascular, orthopedic, neuro, and cardio/thoracic
    
  • Trauma
    
  • Burn
    
  • Insertion of PA catheter
    
  • Insertion of IABP (Intra-aortic balloon pump)
    
  • Temporary pacemaker
    
  • ICP evaluation and management
    
  • Dialysis catheter placement
    
  • Diagnostic/therapeutic taps
    
  • Lumbar puncture
    
  • Paracentesis
    
  • Pulmonary function testing (Performance of, Interpretation)
    
  • Ventilation management (Invasive (ETT/NT/Tracheostomy), Non-Invasive (BiPAP/CPAP))
    
  • Chest tube insertion
    
  • Pleurodesis
    
  • Central line insertion
    
  • Arterial line insertion
    
  • Thoracentesis
    
  • Bronchoscopy (Diagnostic With Endotracheal biopsy, Diagnostic With Transbronchial biopsy, Diagnostic With Bronchial alveolar lavage, Therapeutic with foreign body extraction, Therapeutic with stent placement, Therapeutic with laser)
    
  • Pleural biopsy
    

• Board: Board Certified required
  
• Licenses: Licensed in TX or Universal License (IMLC)
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS
  
• Fellowship: Required
  

• Provide 24-hour in-house call coverage for pulmonary and critical care patients.
  
• Manage ventilators and respiratory failure, including invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
  
• Perform bronchoscopies, thoracentesis, and other pulmonary procedures.
  
• Round on ICU patients and manage critical care needs.
  
• Respond to emergencies and provide consults as needed.