Pulmonary Critical Care Physician Needed for Locums Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-211845-MD-TN Title: MD Dates Needed: 7 days straight throughout 2026 Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility This premier healthcare facility provides comprehensive pulmonary services with both inpatient critical care capabilities and maintains appropriate staffing and equipment to support specialized pulmonary procedures. About the Facility Location Chattanooga is a vibrant "Scenic City" in southeastern Tennessee nestled along the Tennessee River and Appalachian foothills. Known for outdoor adventure, it features Lookout Mountain, the Tennessee Aquarium, and a revitalized riverfront. As a former industrial hub turned tech-forward, it offers a high quality of life. About the Clinician's Workday The clinician will provide comprehensive pulmonary critical care coverage during day shifts with night call responsibilities, managing adult medical and surgical patients. Daily responsibilities include admissions, cross coverage, and pulmonary consultations with an average of 30 days per month coverage. The position requires proficiency in essential procedures including tracheal intubation, central lines, chest tubes, arterial lines, dialysis catheter placement, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, conscious sedation, and bronchoscopy. The clinician will manage patients across multiple locations with variable census ranging from 4-15 patients per day depending on facility assignment. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 4-5 patients per day at one location, max 10 at another location, 10-15 at Glenwood Support Staff: In house hospitalists, ER MD, respiratory therapy, ICU Nursing Patient Population: Adults Call Ratio/Schedule: Night Call Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: No Government: No Shift Times: Day shift with night call coverage Procedures Required: Tracheal intubation, central lines, chest tubes, arterial lines, dialysis catheter, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture CertificationsRequired: Board Certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine required Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details Employment Type: Contract