Pulmonology & Critical Care Physician
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Doctor/Physician
Critical Care Physician, Pulmonologist, Emergency Medicine Physician, Medical Doctor
Job Opportunity
Profession:
Physician
Specialty:
Pulmonology & Critical Care
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location:
Longview, TX
Service Setting:
Inpatient
Coverage Type:
Clinical + In-House Call
Shift
Schedule:
7am-7pm, Call Response Time: 30 minutes
Reason for Coverage:
Supplemental
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
Covered by Agency
Coverage Periods:
Sep 04, 2026 – Ongoing
Sep 25, 2026 – Oct 02, 2026
Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 20, 2026
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 04, 2026
Average Daily Volume: 15 patients/day
Admissions: 3
Support Staff: PA/NPs: 4
EMR System:
Athena/ Medhost
Temporary Privileges Available:
Yes
Required Procedures:
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 required
Licenses:
Licensed in TX or Universal License (IMLC)
Certifications:
BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS
Fellowship:
Required
Duties & Responsibilities:
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.
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