LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Pulmonology MD in Charleston, West Virginia, 25304!
About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Title : Pediatric Pulmonary Disease Physician
- Job Type : Locum Tenens
- Location : Charleston, WV
- Service Setting : Inpatient
- Coverage Type : Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period : 01 / 05 / 2026 Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule : Monday Friday, Daytime Office Hours
- On-Call Shift Schedule : Home Call Coverage (when other pediatric pulmonologist is off)
- Call Type : Beeper
- Call Ratio : Shared (alternating with other pediatric pulmonologist)
- Call Response Time : Within 30 minutes (expected) COVERAGE DATES
- Two weeks per month coverage starting January 2026
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics : Pediatric patients up to 21 years of agePatient Volume / Census : Approximately 20 patients per clinic dayAdmissions : As needed during inpatient consult coverageRounding : Included when inpatient coverage appliesPhone Consults : Yes, during call coverageCase Mix : General pediatric pulmonology, cystic fibrosis, asthma, and related respiratory conditionsFACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department : TBD (Women & Children’s Division)Trauma Level : Adult Level IVEMR System : CernerOffice Equipment Available : Standard pulmonary diagnostic tools, spirometry, bronchoscopy suiteSpecialty Backup Available : Pediatrics, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work, DieticianSupport Staff Available : Medical Assistants, CF Nurse / Coordinator, RT, Social Worker, DieticianReason for Coverage : Supplemental coverage during colleague absences and ongoing supportPRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required : YesTemporary Privileges Available : YesCredentialing Timeline : 6090 daysCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURESPulmonary Function Test (PFT) interpretationFull PFT and spirometry readingsBronchoscopyJOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses : Active West Virginia license (willing to license)Board : Board Certified in Pediatric Pulmonology; Board Certified in General Pediatrics preferredDEA : RequiredCertifications : BLS, ACLS, PALSExperience : Prior pediatric pulmonology experience preferredOther Qualifications : Familiarity with Cerner EMR systemDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct outpatient pediatric pulmonology clinic, managing up to 20 patients per dayProvide inpatient consults when covering for other pediatric pulmonologistParticipate in shared call rotation (home call)Interpret and review pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and spirometryPerform bronchoscopies and related procedures as neededCollaborate with multidisciplinary team including CF Nurse, RT, Social Worker, and DieticianMaintain accurate and timely documentation in Cerner EMR1675578EXPTEMP
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