Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician at Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC summary:
A Critical Care/Pulmonology Physician providing inpatient ICU pulmonary consults and direct patient care in a 16-bed open ICU at a 150-bed hospital in Lima, OH. Responsibilities include managing ICU patients, performing specialized procedures such as intubations and bronchoscopies, and supervising Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). Requires board certification, active Ohio medical license, and experience in critical care and pulmonary consults with coverage involving day shifts and on-call backup support.
JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Physician Critical Care / Pulmonology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Lima, OH
• Service Setting: Inpatient ICU Pulmonary Consults
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Consult + APP Oversight
• Coverage Period: 05/13/2025 6 months (potential to extend)
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7 on / 7 off Day shifts: 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
• On-Call Shift Schedule: APP night call; physician backup if required
• Call Type: Yes (APP support); MDs may be backup
PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: ICU 8 12 patients; 3 5 inpatient pulmonary consults/day
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Yes
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Mixed ICU and pulmonary consult patients
FACILITY INFORMATION • ICU Type: Open ICU with mandatory consult (goal to move to closed ICU)
• ICU Beds: 16
• Hospital Beds: 150
• EMR System: Meditech
• Specialty Backup Available: Yes
• Support Staff Available: APPs (day and night coverage); oversight required
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage need (2 physicians requested)
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (expedited available)
• Onboarding Requirements: Orientation, EMR, coding, and billing training required
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance
REQUIRED PROCEDURES • General ICU procedures including:
- Intubations
- Central and arterial lines
- Bronchoscopy
- Lumbar puncture
- Thoracentesis
- Paracentesis
JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active Ohio medical license required
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS required
• Board Status:
- Board Certified in Critical Care or Pulmonary/Critical Care (ABMS only; ABPS not accepted)
- Must submit procedure logs for credentialing
• Experience: Recent ICU and pulmonary consult experience required
• Other Qualifications: Must be able to perform all listed procedures
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide direct patient care in ICU and perform pulmonary consults
• Perform all general ICU procedures independently
• Supervise and support APPs during day and night shifts
• Participate in onboarding including orientation and billing/coding training
Keywords:
Critical Care Physician, Pulmonologist, ICU Specialist, Pulmonary Consults, Intubation, Bronchoscopy, Advanced Practice Provider Supervision, Inpatient Care, Locum Tenens, Medical Procedures