Non-Academic Pulmonologist/Critical Care Opportunities w/ UofL Health - South Hospital

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

University of Louisville Physicians (ULP) is seeking non-academic Pulmonologists for UofL Health's newest community hospital, UofL Health - South Hospital! UofL Health has invested in the health of Bullitt County, and the surrounding area.  South Hospital adds approximately 100,00 sq. feet of new space to the existing facility adding 10-bed ICU, 30 medical/surgical patient rooms, 20 future patient rooms, cardiopulmonary, respiratory therapy, and support space!  Job functions will include ICU and Pulmonary IP coverage (APP support on nights), outpatient procedures, and building a large outpatient practice in a newly designed office.

Physician will be performing procedures that include but not limited to:

• Insertion/management of chest tube
• Insertion/ management of central venous catheters
• Bronchoscopy w/wo biopsy
• Paracentesis, thoracentesis
• Mechanical ventilation management, chronic and acute
• Percutaneous tracheostomy
• Tracheal intubations
• Moderate Sedation/Analgesia

Benefits include:

• Competitive base salary plus w/ RVU
• Signing Bonus
• Annul CME Allowance
• Retirement plans, full health, dental and vision
• FREE TUITION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOR EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDANTS

Physician provides assessment, management and outcome evaluation for patients’ outpatient settings. Educates patients, families and staff.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses the physical status of clients through interview, health history and physical examination and both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Formulates treatment plans for health problems and follow-ups.
• Writes prescriptions for medication, blood tests and routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures.
• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
• Shares clinical expertise with personnel.
• Documents and reports care in an accurate and timely manner.

Education:

• Medical Doctorate degree

Experience:

• Epic/Cerner EMR experience is preferred.
• Strong computer and keyboarding skills

Licensure:

• Physician license for state of Kentucky

Certification:

• ACLS/BLS Certification