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Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine | Slidell, LA
Join a reputable healthcare facility in Slidell, LA, offering flexible scheduling with 24/7 support, competitive hourly pay, and a vital role in managing a high-acuity patient population. Immediate start date with opportunity to work within a collaborative, well-established team committed to quality patient care.
Location: Slidell, LA
Start Date: 09/29/2026
Duration: Ongoing with scheduled availability in October and December
Shift: 7am Friday – 7am Monday (24-hour call with patient contact included)
Hours/Week: Variable based on schedule
Employment Type: Contract/temp
Licenses/Certifications: Louisiana medical license, Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, or Critical Care
Experience: Prior ICU, Pulmonary, and Critical Care experience preferred
Hourly Rate: $1.00/hour (hourly pay rate for placement purposes)
Benefits: Competitive pay packages, weekly pay schedule via direct deposit, comprehensive medical benefits (W-2), robust referral bonus program, paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws, licensure, travel, and certification reimbursements, 24/7 dedicated support team
What You'll Do
Provide specialized pulmonary and critical care during scheduled shifts, including emergency and elective cases
Manage ICU patients in a high-acuity, capacity-strained hospital setting
Collaborate with hospitalists, surgeons, and ancillary staff to coordinate patient care
Perform procedures such as central line placement and intubation as first call responsibilities during day hours
Respond to approximately 18 consults daily in both pulmonary and critical care domains
Support the hospital's open ICU model, managing ventilated patients and complex cases
Contribute to maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality
What You Need
Louisiana medical license; valid, unrestricted license
Board Certification or Eligibility in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine
Proven ICU experience, preferably with high-acuity settings
Strong procedural skills, including line placements and airway management
Ability to work a 24-hour scheduled shift and adapt to high-demand environments
Clear background check, ability to obtain temporary privileges, and relevant certifications (COI & PCF)
Local or driving candidates preferred
About the Assignment Join a leading facility in Slidell, Louisiana, delivering top-tier pulmonary and critical care services in a busy, capacity-at-peak hospital with 162 beds, including 30 ICU beds. The hospital serves a diverse patient population with approximately 18 daily consults. This role offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment with access to comprehensive specialty support 24/7, including vascular surgery, anesthesia, and interventional cardiology services. Providers will serve as the primary first call for lines and intubations during daytime hours, ensuring critical interventions are timely and effective.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife
Worksite address
slidell, LA, 70461, US
Who can apply
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