What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pulmonology & Critical Care Physician position at Adelphi Locums?
Job Overview
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Pulmonology & Critical Care
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Longview, TX
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Call
- Coverage Period: Fri, Sep 04, 2026 – Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: 7a-7pm I n-house
- Call Type: In-House
- Call Schedule: 7pm-7am
- Call Response Time: 30 minutes
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
- Fri, Sep 04, 2026 – Tue, Sep 08, 2026
- Fri, Sep 25, 2026 – Fri, Oct 02, 2026
- Fri, Oct 16, 2026 – Tue, Oct 20, 2026
- Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Wed, Nov 04, 2026
- Average Daily Volume: 15 patients/day
- Admissions: 3
- Rounding: Both
- EMR System: Athena/ Medhost
- Support Staff: PA/NPs: 4
- Hospital Privileges Required: No
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
- Required:
- Medical: Cardiac arrest/failure, respiratory arrest/failure, sepsis, metabolic disorders, renal failure, OD/Poisoning, drowning etc.
- Surgical: Pre- and post-operative general, vascular, orthopedic, neuro, and cardio/thoracic
- Trauma
- Burn
- Insertion of PA catheter
- Insertion of IABP (Intra-aortic balloon pump)
- Temporary pacemaker
- ICP evaluation and management
- Dialysis catheter placement
- Diagnostic/therapeutic taps
- Lumbar puncture
- Paracentesis
- Pulmonary function testing (Performance of, Interpretation)
- Ventilation management (Invasive (ETT/NT/Tracheostomy), Non-Invasive (BiPAP/CPAP))
- Chest tube insertion
- Pleurodesis
- Central line insertion
- Arterial line insertion
- Thoracentesis
- Bronchoscopy (Diagnostic With Endotracheal biopsy, Diagnostic With Transbronchial biopsy, Diagnostic With Bronchial alveolar lavage, Therapeutic with foreign body extraction, Therapeutic with stent placement, Therapeutic with laser)
- Pleural biopsy
- Board: Board Certified/Board Eligible required
- Licenses: Licensed in TX or Universal License (IMLC)
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS
- Fellowship: Required
- Provide 24-hour in-house call coverage for pulmonary and critical care patients.
- Manage ventilators and respiratory failure, including invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
- Perform bronchoscopies, thoracentesis, and other pulmonary procedures.
- Round on ICU patients and manage critical care needs.
- Respond to emergencies and provide consults as needed.