Pulmonology & Critical Care Physician

Longview, United States | Posted on 06/17/2026

• 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:
  
  i7a-7pm 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

• 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

• 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.