Physician - Pulmonologist

Job-Specific Responsibilities

The responsibilities will encompass, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide comprehensive physician services per the privileges conferred by the Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
• Deliver a full spectrum of specialty care onsite at the MTF, managing emergent, urgent, and non-emergent cases for patients aged 18 to over 65. Patient workload arises from scheduled appointments, inter-departmental walk-ins, specific diagnostic consultations, telephonic inquiries, and consult requests.

Care will adhere to protocols established by the credentialing office of the 96 MDG and the Medical Director. Expected productivity levels should align with the benchmarks set by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) for the Eglin Air Force Base concerning Relative Value Units (RVUs), which are updated yearly; it is the Contractor's duty to procure the latest standards from Medical Logistics.

• Participate actively in the inpatient management of critically ill patients, serving as both a clinical leader and patient advocate within the intensive care unit (ICU). The incumbent must operate autonomously and supervise medical residents in executing critical care procedures including, but not limited to: endotracheal intubation using laryngoscopes or bronchoscopes, mechanical ventilation management, application of vascular access techniques (both with and without ultrasound guidance, covering central venous lines, peripheral arterial catheters, and pulmonary artery catheters), hemodynamic assessment, administration of vasoactive agents, and bronchoscopy with appropriate biopsy methodologies.
• Provide instruction and collaboration to other healthcare professionals within the confines of clinical privileges and responsibilities.
• Conduct examinations, diagnoses, treatments, and prescription of therapeutic regimens consistent with training, experience, and established privileges.
• Deliver preventive health services, encompassing annual physical assessments, promotion of positive health behaviors, and imparting self-care education and skills through patient counseling.
• Order relevant diagnostic tests as necessary, and facilitate consultations or referrals to appropriate physicians, clinics, or other healthcare resources as indicated.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in mentoring and teaching medical staff, leading educational lectures, and participating in in-service training for clinic personnel, ensuring adherence to governmental and professional clinical standards and protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

MD or DO degree.

Residency/Fellowship

Completion of a residency or fellowship in Internal Medicine and Pulmonology.

Required Experience

1. A minimum of 24 months of clinical experience within the past 36 months.

2. Proficient in delivering the complete array of pulmonology services, including critical care and sleep medicine.

3. Competency in managing critically ill patients and executing requisite critical care procedures.

Preferred Experience

1. Military experience, particularly within military treatment facilities, is preferred.

2. Familiarity with DoD Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) such as Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS, AHLTA, CHCS, and Essentris is advantageous.

3. Experience with bronchoscopy techniques, including the use of cryoprobes, biopsy instruments, argon plasma coagulation, and bronchial thermoplasty.

4. Experience in treating severe asthma with novel biologic agents is desirable.

Licensure/Registration

Active and unrestricted physician license from any U.S. state.

Clinical Board Certification

Board certified or board eligible in Pulmonary Disease.

Life Support Certifications

Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from AHA or ARC.

Security Clearance

Ability to successfully pass a government background check/security screening.