Join Our Team as a Pulmonary Physician at Central Texas Veterans Health Care in Temple, TX Enjoy Work-Life Balance & Rewards

The Pulmonologist is responsible for the Outpatient management for patients with Pulmonary and Sleep Consultations, inpatient pulmonary consultation, procedures and staffing ICU. This is Full Time position (Monday-Friday) managing outpatient Pulmonary / Sleep Consultations and follow ups. Inpatient rotations shall include Pulmonary Hospital Service, ICU and weekends on call. PFT's and sleep studies interpretation are also the expected duties.

Duties include :

• Participates in the development of a comprehensive, individual plan of care based on patient's assessment and need.
• Performing pulmonary procedures such as thoracentesis, bronchoscopy, Endo Bronchial Ultrasound, indwelling tunneled pleural catheter placement.
• Performing ICU procedures such as endotracheal intubation, placement of arterial and central venous catheter and chest tube insertion.
• Review of outpatient pulmonary and sleep consults.
• Education of trainees including medical students, Internal Medicine residents, and pulmonary and critical care fellows.
• Responding to Rapid response and Code Blue response calls while in the ICU rotation.
• On call availability during afterhours and weekends while on ICU rotation.
• Work in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers for pulmonary resources.
• Service as interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate.
• Skilled health care provider who utilizes judgement in pulmonary diagnosis, ordering tests and prescribing treatment.
• Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop and coordinate the treatment plan for Veterans in the outpatient setting.

Preferred Experience :

Work Schedule :  Monday -Friday (8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m. daytime) and rotating on call.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.  VHA Physician Total Rewards .

CME :  Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

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Temple blends small-town charm with big-city amenities, located just 45 minutes north of Austin. This family-friendly community offers scenic parks, trails, and unique neighborhoods with Texas charm, making it an ideal place to call home. Learn more at  templetx.gov .

For more information, contact Corina Sanchez, Physician and Provider Recruiter, at  corina.sanchez@va.gov  or 254-727-0952.

Join us in providing exceptional care to Veterans. Apply now and become part of a dedicated community committed to excellence in healthcare!

Earn a competitive total rewards package while pursuing excellence in healthcare for Veterans. At the VA, you receive compensation based on your education, experience, and local labor market, with annual cost of living increases and significant opportunities for professional growth.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!