Pulmonology Physician

Job description

Pulmonary Critical Care Physician Jobs - Locum Tenens in Loveland, Colorado Join a dynamic Northern Colorado healthcare team as a Pulmonary Critical Care Physician in a 13-week locum tenens opportunity. Care for complex medical and surgical ICU patients across Level I, Level II, and Level III trauma settings while enjoying the welcoming community of Loveland, Colorado. Located near the Rocky Mountains, Loveland offers scenic views, abundant outdoor recreation, lakes, trails, and convenient access to Fort Collins and the broader Front Range.

Locum Tenens Job Details Location: Loveland, Colorado, with coverage across three Northern Colorado inpatient sites Specialty: Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Opportunity Type: Locum tenens physician job Weekly Estimated Pay: $8,400-$9,000 Start Date: January 1, 2027 End Date: April 2, 2027 Duration: Approximately 13 weeks Schedule: Approximately 36 hours per week; coverage needs total approximately 30 shifts per month across the locum tenens team Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts Shift Structure: In-house day and night coverage at one site; in-house daytime coverage with offsite overnight pager call at two sites Call and Weekends: Night and weekend call responsibilities included Coverage Model: One location per 12-hour shift, with coverage capped at seven consecutive days and rotations designed to allow lighter days between blocks Clinical Setting: Inpatient pulmonology and critical care across Level I, Level II, and Level III trauma environments Electronic Medical Record: Epic; required training must be completed before the first clinical shift Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 90-120 days Onsite Resources: Laboratory and X-ray services available Pulmonary Critical Care Physician Requirements Board certification in Pulmonary Critical Care At least 1 year of experience practicing pulmonary and critical care medicine Recent Level I trauma experience within the past 24 months Critical Care Intensivist experience required; inpatient pulmonary experience preferred Active Colorado physician license or an active IMLC Letter of Qualification in hand Current ACLS, BLS, DEA, and NRP credentials as required for credentialing Demonstrated ability to perform required pulmonary and critical care procedures Recent Epic experience and willingness to complete mandatory Epic training before the first clinical shift; training is offered Tuesdays or Fridays at 8:00 a.m. Mountain Time, with no test-out option Confirmed availability from January through April 2027, including the number of shifts per month you can provide Clean malpractice and background history, including a current NPDB self-query as part of the credentialing process Ability to practice independently; supervision is not required Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician Responsibilities Provide inpatient pulmonary and critical care coverage, including rounding and management of critically ill patients Evaluate and manage medical ICU conditions such as cardiac arrest or failure, respiratory arrest or failure, sepsis, metabolic disorders, renal failure, overdose or poisoning, and drowning Manage surgical and postoperative patients, including general, vascular, orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular, and cardiothoracic cases Perform ventilation management using invasive ventilation, including endotracheal tube and tracheostomy management, as well as noninvasive BiPAP and CPAP Perform diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, including bronchoalveolar lavage and foreign body extraction Place and manage chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines, and dialysis catheters Perform thoracentesis and other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, including taps and paracentesis; pulmonary artery catheter placement and lumbar puncture experience are preferred Provide daytime in-house coverage and participate in overnight pager call as assigned Collaborate with onsite pulmonary and critical care physicians and the broader multidisciplinary care team Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Epic Apply now to be considered for this Pulmonary Critical Care Physician locum tenens opportunity in Loveland, Colorado.

Benefits GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Worksite address

loveland, CO, 80538, US

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