Pulmonary Critical Care Intensivist - Louisville, KY

Responsibilities NORTON PULMONARY SPECIALISTS in Kentucky and Indiana is recruiting board-certified physicians trained in pulmonary care, sleep medicine and critical care. This comprehensive practice is an integral part of Norton Medical Group, the employed physician practice division of Norton Healthcare. The ideal candidate will join a strong team of over 20 physicians and more than 25 advanced practice providers specializing in sleep disorders and critical care, and general and interventional pulmonary care. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) has designated Norton Pulmonary Specialists as an Accredited Center of Comprehensive Care, the only provider in Kentucky with care center accreditation from the PHA. All Norton Sleep Centers are accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine or the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. About the Positions Custom mix of inpatient and outpatient opportunities available based on applicant's interests Multiple practice and hospital locations in Louisville, throughout Kentucky and in Southern Indiana Opportunities to work with Norton Cancer Institute Comprehensive Lung Center Research support services available through Norton Research Institute Advanced practice provider first call structure covering nights, or nocturnist intensivists; weekend hospital call coverage distributed and rotated equally among hospital-based physicians Total compensation package to include: Protected base-plus model with productivity bonus option, relocation and continuing medical education funds, signing bonus for fellows and physicians located outside the market area General pulmonary critical care fellows or physicians with less than one year of experience are eligible for the physician recruitment incentive plan, which provides up to $100,000 over a five-year period General pulmonary critical care physicians with more than one year of experience will receive a $50,000 retention bonus at the end of their second year of work Annual bonus available based on quality measures Paid time off including six weeks paid vacation and seven legal holidays Lung Cancer is the Leading Cause of cancer death for men and women in the United States. More people are diagnosed with and die from lung cancer in Kentucky than any other state in the nation. In addition, Kentucky has a high percentage (23%) of adults who smoke cigarettes, far above the national average. Norton Pulmonary Specialists works with Norton Cancer Institute to provide multidisciplinary lung care to patients at the Comprehensive Lung Center. The center offers personalized attention and continuity of care, focusing on lung cancer screening, prevention, diagnosis and treatment, along with a special emphasis on smoking cessation. This center has been designated as a GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Care Continuum Center of Excellence, reserved for programs that accelerate lung cancer detection and patient treatment using advanced technology. Features include: Multidisciplinary team of pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and medical and surgical oncologists Three lung nurse navigators who assist with patient education, track and ensure adequate follow-up for patients who have cancer screenings, and monitor patient compliance with personalized treatment plans Diagnosis and treatment for patients whose cancer screenings show an abnormal result; features include electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy using LungGPS, cutting-edge technology for early diagnosis of lung cancer and robotic bronchoscopy To discuss this opportunity, contact Angela Elliott, senior recruiter, providers, Norton Medical Group, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. See all of our career opportunities at BeANortonDoctor.com. Job Responsibilities The physician is responsible for recording a detailed medical history of each patient in the electronic medical record, including, but not limited to, chief complaint, present condition, individual history, and family history. Performing appropriate physical examination of each patient. Analyzing reports and/or findings of tests and personal examinations in order to assess the medical condition of the patient, including diagnosing the patient's injury or illness and formulating a prognosis. Qualifications Required: Doctorate Degree One of: DO or MD Desired: Doctor of Osteopathy OR Medical Doctor #J-18808-Ljbffr Norton Healthcare