Assistant Professor of Clinical – Pulmonary – Critical Care – Sleep Medicine

Assistant Professor of Clinical – Pulmonary – Critical Care – Sleep Medicine

Requirements

• Physician with MD or DO Degree
• Board Certified with Medical License
• Board Eligible with Medical License
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatments
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
• Performs in tactful and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Direct the care of critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit
• Monitor and maintain pulmonary support for patients, including use and calibration of ventilators and life support systems
• Formulate treatment plans, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, and therapeutic measures
• Develop post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols
• Order appropriate laboratory tests according to practice guidelines
• Provide supervision of medical services and ensure appropriateness, quality, and safety of patient care within the scope of the division.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate an appropriate patient plan of care
• Assess severity of patient’s condition, determining and directing patients to appropriate medical plan and assessment
• Actively participate in quality assurance programs and peer review activities
• Determine required referrals based on level of urgency, and patient needs
• Exercises final medial judgment in all issues of healthcare
• Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
• Consults with Medical Director and other professional on staff as needed regarding patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic
• Oversee assigned allied health professional medical staff and nursing clinical
• Assist in the resolution of complaints, request and inquiries from patients
• Develop priorities for growth of clinical programs to meet patient needs
• Enhance quality of care and implement innovations in care
• Supplement departmental and research efforts
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations
• Document all services in patient medical records for compliance and regulatory adherence
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• 0 – 1 Years of Experience (minimum)
• 1+ Years of Experience (preferred)