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Job description
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Slidell, LA
Why Apply?
Join a leading facility in Slidell, LA, offering flexible scheduling with shifts from Friday 7am to Monday 7am. Be part of a high-acuity, supportive environment with comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Immediate start available for October and December commitments.
Quick FactsLocation: Slidell, LA
Start Date: 09/29/2026
Shift: 7am Friday 7am Monday (24-hour call with 8 hours patient contact)
Duration: October 23-25, December 28-January 1 (plus one weekend every other month)
Hours/Week: Full-time
Employment Type: Contract
License/Certs: Medical license, Board Certification in Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in ICU and pulmonary care
Pay & BenefitsHourly Rate: $1.00/hour (Note: specific pay details will be discussed upon application)
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 state and federal laws
Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements
What You ll DoProvide 24-hour call coverage, including patient contact during shifts
Manage ICU patients in an open ICU model with high acuity cases
Collaborate with hospitalists, specialists, and surgical teams for complex cases
Perform line placements, intubations, and critical procedures as first call
Consult on pulmonary and critical care cases, approximately 18 per day
Support hospital staff in managing high patient volume and capacity
Maintain compliance with hospital policies and credentialing requirements
What You NeedValid medical license in Louisiana with clear background and current privileges
Board-certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
Minimum of 2 years ICU and critical care experience
Strong diagnostic and procedural skills
Ability to work independently within a high-pressure environment
About the Assignment
This assignment is at a full-service hospital with 162 beds, including a 30-bed ICU and 24 step-down beds. The hospital operates at capacity with an average daily census of approximately 170 ED visits. Providers will work in a collaborative, high-acuity setting with in-house hospitalists, specialty backup, and 24/7 surgical coverage. The focus is on acute pulmonary and critical care, with opportunities for procedural intervention, including line placement and intubation.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply
Worksite address
slidell, LA, 70458, US
Who can apply
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