SUMMARY

Avel eCare, a leader in delivering specialty telemedicine across the U.S., is seeking a Pulmonologist to join our Specialty Clinic team as a PRN / 1099 Independent Contractor. This role offers you the freedom to practice remotely while ensuring that patients in underserved populations gain access to pulmonary expertise. Enjoy the flexibility of PRN scheduling, the support of Avel’s established telehealth network, and the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference.

As a Pulmonologist, you will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of pulmonary conditions. You will provide consultations via telemedicine platforms, allowing you to offer accessible and convenient care to patients from the comfort of your own home.

General Hours of Work: 4 hours/week with potential to increase

Exempt/Nonexempt: Non-exempt 

Department/Unit: Specialty Clinic 

Hours/FTE: PRN

Reports To: Avel eCare Medical Director 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Conduct remote consultations with patients to assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for respiratory and pulmonary diseases in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Offer personalized care and evidence-based treatment options for conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, sleep-related breathing disorders, and other respiratory conditions.
• Prescribe appropriate medications, including bronchodilators, inhaled corticosteroids, biologic therapies, pulmonary vasodilators, and other evidence-based treatments.
• Provide patient education on managing chronic lung conditions, optimizing inhaler technique, smoking cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and improving overall respiratory health and quality of life.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records through our electronic health record system.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments and best practices in pulmonology and telemedicine.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• MD or DO degree required.
• A minimum of 1 year practice experience in Pulmonology. 
• Telemedicine experience preferred but not required.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS 

• Active DEA certification and Board Certification/Board Eligible in Pulmonology.
• At least one unrestricted state license (any state in the U.S.)
• MN License preferred.

ABOUT AVEL eCARE

Avel eCare is a nationally recognized leader in telemedicine, operating one of the most extensive virtual healthcare networks in the world. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Avel partners with more than 650 health systems, rural hospitals, clinics, and facilities to deliver innovative telehealth solutions. Our services span Behavioral Health, Critical Care, Emergency, Hospitalist, Pharmacy, Specialty Clinic, Senior Care, and School Health — impacting nearly two million patients annually.

For three decades, Avel has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation, developing telehealth solutions that reduce costs, save time, and remove barriers to quality care. Join our mission-driven team and help reshape the future of healthcare.

MISSION

“Every person and every community deserves access to high quality care. Avel’s experts collaborate with local clinicians through telemedicine, to deliver high quality care when and where it’s needed.”

VISION

“Avel eCare serves as a catalyst for change. We are creating a future of health care without boundaries through Service, Quality, Collaboration, and Innovation.”

Avel eCare was one of the first telemedicine care providers in the nation to start offering clinician-to-clinician services via telemedicine. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Avel operates a multispecialty telemedicine network, partnering with more than 650 health care systems, rural hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, school districts, prisons, skilled nursing facilities and law enforcement agencies to deliver innovative telemedicine care across the country.

Since 1993, Avel physicians and clinicians have delivered exceptional virtual care impacting millions of patients in rural and underserved communities across the United States. The efficiency of these telehealth services have saved health care costs and unnecessary time and travel for patients and physicians. On a national and world level, we are a model of how telehealth presents effective solutions today and tomorrow’s most daunting challenges.

During the past three decades, Avel has developed eight distinct telehealth services, —Behavioral Health, Critical Care, Emergency, Hospitalist, Pharmacy, Specialty Care, Senior Care and School Health—in response to needs expressed by the communities and clinicians whom Avel serves. 

An innovative spirit among Avel eCare employees provided the spark that started Avel eCare’s telemedicine movement and is what continues to fuel our ability to transform the way healthcare is delivered across the world today. When you join the Avel team, you’ll appreciate the dedication, collaboration and support of other highly skilled professionals who work with you onsite in our virtual hospital hub or through our remote workforce.