Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Pulmonology in Hickory, NC

Doctor of Medicine | Pulmonology Location: Hickory, NC Employer: VieMed Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position Pulmonary Critical Care Physician – Hickory, NC Join a pulmonary critical care assignment in Hickory, North Carolina, with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The opportunity includes an hourly pay rate of $1.00 , weekly direct-deposit pay, comprehensive W-2 medical benefits, and dedicated support throughout the assignment. Coverage is scheduled for 12/30/2026–01/03/2027 , with ongoing needs available. Quick Facts Location: Hickory, North Carolina Start Date: 10/30/2026 Scheduled Coverage: 12/30/2026–01/03/2027 End Date/Duration: 01/03/2027; short-term coverage Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; daily in-house call Hours/Week: Not specified Employment Type: Not specified License/Certifications: Active North Carolina medical license, DEA registration, BLS, and ACLS Experience: Not specified Pay & Benefits Hourly Pay Rate: $1.00 per hour Competitive pay packages Weekly pay via direct deposit Comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 providers Robust referral bonus program 24/7 dedicated support team Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable What You’ll Do Provide pulmonary critical care coverage during scheduled 12-hour shifts. Perform standard pulmonary unit consultations. Provide in-house call coverage. Respond to clinical needs within 25 minutes. Evaluate and manage patients requiring pulmonary critical care services. Document patient contact and applicable callback hours in accordance with assignment requirements. What You Need Required: Active North Carolina medical license DEA registration BLS certification ACLS certification Ability to provide 12-hour coverage from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ability to meet the 25-minute response-time requirement Preferred: Pulmonary critical care experience About the Assignment This opportunity is with a leading facility in Hickory, North Carolina, seeking additional pulmonary critical care providers for scheduled coverage and ongoing needs. The assignment supports pulmonary unit consultations and in-house call coverage in a collaborative clinical environment. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife . Benefits Licensure -Certification - Travel and other reimbursements when applicable