Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Opportunity: Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Physician

Our organization is looking for a board-certified or board-eligible physician specializing in pulmonary and critical care medicine to join our academic faculty. This role primarily focuses on inpatient care, emphasizing critical care and pulmonary consultative services, with a minor outpatient component. This position provides a unique chance to work at a high-acuity quaternary referral center dedicated to academic excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inpatient Critical Care and Pulmonary Services:
  • Deliver attending-level care in the Medical Intensive Care Unit and other specialized ICUs as required.
  • Oversee the management of complex, critically ill patients, including those needing advanced ventilatory support and extracorporeal therapies.
  • Conduct inpatient pulmonary consultations for patients with complex medical conditions throughout the hospital.
  • Collaborate with subspecialty teams such as cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, transplant, and interventional services.
• Outpatient Pulmonary Care:
  • Engage in a limited outpatient pulmonary clinic, customized to align with the physician's clinical interests and divisional requirements.
  • Assess and manage a wide array of pulmonary diseases, utilizing comprehensive diagnostic and procedural resources.
• Academic and Teaching Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and instruct medical students, residents, and fellows in pulmonary and critical care medicine.
  • Participate in educational conferences, bedside teaching, and academic mentorship.
  • Engage in scholarly activities, quality improvement initiatives, or clinical research based on personal interests and divisional needs.
• Team Collaboration & Leadership:
  • Work in close partnership with advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
  • Participate in divisional, departmental, and hospital committees as appropriate.
  • Contribute to departmental initiatives and quality improvement projects, enhancing quality, safety, and clinical operations within critical care and pulmonary services.
• Documentation & Compliance:
  • Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant patient records are maintained.
  • Adhere to hospital guidelines regarding billing, coding, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certified or board eligible in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine.
• Additional certification or interest in sleep medicine is a plus but not mandatory.
• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient clinical skills with experience managing high-acuity, complex patients.
• Demonstrated dedication to teaching and academic medicine.

What We Offer:

• A primarily inpatient clinical practice within a high-acuity academic setting.
• Competitive salary with productivity incentives.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, malpractice coverage, and retirement plans.
• Support for continuing medical education (CME) and designated time for academic and professional development.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a large, integrated academic health system.

About Us:

Our organization is a 752-bed quaternary care academic medical center and serves as the primary teaching hospital for a prominent medical college. As a leading institution, we function as a regional referral center for advanced medical, surgical, and critical care services across the Hudson Valley and beyond. The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine is a large, academically engaged division committed to clinical excellence, education, innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Join our team and contribute to the future of pulmonary and sleep medicine in our community!

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 or older), marital status, genetic information, disability, citizenship status, pregnancy, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.