Pulmonary Critical Care Physician Opportunity

Pulmonary Critical Care Physician Opportunity
Location: Covenant HealthCare – Saginaw, Michigan

Covenant HealthCare is seeking a Pulmonary Critical Care Physician to join our dedicated team of providers serving patients in our state-of-the-art facilities in Saginaw, MI. This position offers a unique mix of outpatient pulmonology and critical care, with opportunities for growth and program development in advanced pulmonary services.

Position Highlights:

Schedule & Call Expectations

• Critical Care Coverage: Approximately one week per month dedicated to ICU service.
• Outpatient Pulmonology: Two weeks of outpatient clinic duties per month, treating conditions such as COPD, asthma, and lung cancer.
• Inpatient Pulmonary: As-needed coverage only; not a regular part of the schedule.
• Call:
• No routine night, weekend, or holiday call (covered by nocturnists).
• Optional compensated night shifts or infrequent partner coverage.
• Holiday ICU shifts are proportionally distributed among staff.

Facilities & Resources

• Pulmonary-Specific Resources:
• Endoscopy suite with EBUS capability.
• ION bronchoscopy technology anticipated next fiscal year.
• Plans for a lung nodule clinic to enhance care coordination and procedural opportunities.
• Critical Care Facilities:
• Three ICUs with a fourth opening soon.
• Dedicated ICU beds supported by multidisciplinary teams.
• Employed Critical Care Intensivists and Nocturnists
• Support Services:
• Access to interventional radiology (IR) for collaborative care.
• APPs available for procedures, charting, and patient support.

Procedural Responsibilities

• Critical Care Procedures: Intubations, central line placement, tube thoracostomy, therapeutic bronchoscopy, temporary pacemakers, and procedural sedation.
• Pulmonary Procedures: Bronchoscopy and thoracentesis; collaboration with IR and APPs as needed.
• Preferred Skills: Advanced bronchoscopy experience (e.g., ION, EBUS) is advantageous but not mandatory.

Team & Support Structure

• Critical Care Team:
• Three attending physicians and 1–2 APPs per day shift.
• Night shifts staffed by one attending and one APP.
• Pulmonology Team:
• Includes full-time outpatient pulmonologists, combined pulmonary/critical care physicians, and APPs.
• Supported by a team of 3 RNs and medical assistants in the outpatient clinic.

Why Covenant HealthCare?

• Opportunity to shape and grow advanced pulmonary programs, including a lung nodule clinic.
• Collaborative environment with experienced providers and strong mentorship opportunities.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Compensation & Growth

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• The chance to contribute to the development of innovative programs and services.

Join us in providing exceptional care and advancing pulmonary and critical care services in Saginaw, MI.

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