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What they do
A Physician (Other) diagnoses and treats illness and injuries in patients. May specialize in working with a particular group of people (such as children), or a particular area of health care and treatment (such as cardiology, oncology, surgery, radiology or anesthesiology). Works from a private practice or within a hospital or larger healthcare facility.
$230,363 / year median in Pennsylvania
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician#26-00517
Altoona, PA
Onsite Job Description
Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician Location:
Altoona, Pennsylvania Job Summary We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician to join an established multidisciplinary team in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This position combines outpatient pulmonary medicine with Critical Care/ICU rotations, providing the opportunity to treat patients with a broad range of general and advanced pulmonary disorders while also delivering high-acuity critical care. The physician will have access to advanced pulmonary technology, including routine and robotic bronchoscopy and EBUS, along with strong APP, intensivist, and Interventional Radiology support. Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with general and advanced pulmonary conditions.
Provide outpatient pulmonary care and participate in scheduled ICU rotations.
Manage critically ill patients as part of a multidisciplinary critical care team.
Perform pulmonary procedures including:
Routine bronchoscopy
Robotic bronchoscopy
Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
Evaluate patients requiring advanced pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
Collaborate with Interventional Radiology for CT-guided lung biopsies and ultrasound-guided thoracentesis.
Develop individualized treatment and follow-up plans for patients with acute and chronic pulmonary diseases.
Collaborate with APPs, intensivists, respiratory therapists, interventional specialists, and other medical and surgical professionals.
Participate in multidisciplinary patient care and clinical decision-making.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based pulmonary and critical care practices.
Provide compassionate, patient-centered care across outpatient and inpatient settings.
Qualifications / Requirements
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency.
Completion of fellowship training in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine.
Training and competency in bronchoscopy and other standard pulmonary procedures.
Experience with or interest in robotic bronchoscopy and EBUS preferred.
Experience managing critically ill patients in an ICU setting.
Current Pennsylvania medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to starting.
Eligible for hospital medical staff privileges and credentialing.
Strong clinical judgment and procedural skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary pulmonary and critical care team.
Commitment to high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.