Description
Specialization :
Critical Care Pulmonary
Job Summary :
Methodist Physician Practices is seeking a pulmonologist with interest in advanced lung disease and lung transplantation to join the developing Methodist Lung Center, San Antonio, TX.
Qualified Candidates :
- Board certified or board eligible in pulmonary and critical care medicine
- Experience in all aspects of medical management of advanced lung disease and lung transplant patients, including donor management, management of end-stage lung diseases, ECMO management, and post-transplant longitudinal care
- Clinical focus in Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, interventional pulmonary medicine and clinical research encouraged
- A strong focus on patient-centered care and quality improvement is desired
- Night and weekend call required
- Eligible for an unrestricted medical licensure in Texas required
Incentive / Benefits Package :
Experienced pulmonary and cardiothoracic surgery teamPhysician-centric cultureNurse practitioner supportRobust multidisciplinary teamSign-on bonusCompetitive salaryComprehensive benefit package that includes health and dental coverageRelocation assistancePaid malpracticeAbout Methodist Hospital & Methodist Healthcare System :
25 operating suites and 811 bedsLung transplant program established in 2021Largest Heart Transplant program in South Texas, saving over 500 livesOver 150 ECMOs annually, largest provider of ECMO program in San AntonioMethodist Healthcare System is the largest provider of health care in South and Central Texas with 28 facilities, including nine acute care hospitals serving over 94,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annuallySan Antonio is home to 2.5 million people and is experiencing solid economic growth in industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity and green technologies. San Antonio's MSA is expected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. This growing city offers big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all ages. San Antonio residents also enjoy a cost of living slightly below the national average due to lower housing costs, as well as no state income tax.