Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician - Texas

Job description

Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician provides comprehensive care for patients with complex pulmonary diseases and critically ill conditions. This role includes inpatient critical care management, pulmonary consultation, and outpatient pulmonary medicine, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide direct care for critically ill patients in medical, surgical, or mixed intensive care units

Evaluate and manage acute respiratory failure, sepsis, shock, and multi-organ dysfunction

Diagnose and treat pulmonary conditions including COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary infections, pulmonary hypertension, and lung cancer

Perform and supervise pulmonary and critical care procedures consistent with training and privileges (e.g., bronchoscopy, airway management, mechanical ventilation, thoracentesis, vascular access)

Lead and participate in multidisciplinary ICU rounds and care coordination

Provide inpatient pulmonary consultation services and outpatient pulmonary clinic care

Interpret pulmonary diagnostic studies including pulmonary function tests, imaging, and sleep studies as applicable

Participate in rapid response, code, and emergency airway teams as required

Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding clinical status, prognosis, and goals of care

Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff as applicable

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives

Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school

Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program

Completion of an accredited Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship

Board-eligible or board-certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine

Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure

DEA registration or eligibility

BLS and ACLS certification

Skills and Competencies Expertise in pulmonary and critical care medicine

Strong clinical judgment and rapid decision-making abilities

Ability to manage high-acuity, complex patients

Excellent communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills

Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety

Work Environment Intensive care units, inpatient hospital settings, and outpatient pulmonary clinics

Shift-based or call-based scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Physical Requirements Ability to stand and move throughout ICU, hospital, and clinic environments

Manual dexterity for bedside and procedural tasks

Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient monitoring and emergency response

Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

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Worksite address

abilene, TX, 79608, US

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