What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician position at Westchester Medical Center?
Job Summary:
HealthAlliance Hospital, part of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician to join our team. This position is primarily outpatient-focused, with an emphasis on pulmonary and sleep medicine, while also providing limited inpatient consultative and ICU coverage opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a patient-centered team in a supportive, community-focused healthcare environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Outpatient Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine:
- Diagnose and manage a range of pulmonary conditions, including COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary nodules.
- Provide evaluation and treatment for sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia.
- Interpret pulmonary function tests.
- Work closely with referring providers and respiratory therapists to optimize patient care.
- Inpatient Consultative Services
- Provide pulmonary consultations for hospitalized patients on an as-needed basis.
- Work closely with the hospital’s medical staff to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
- ICU Coverage
- Participate in occasional ICU rounding or consults, offering critical care expertise.
- Collaborate with ICU nurses and physicians to manage critically ill patients as needed.
- Team Collaboration & Leadership
- Partner with advanced practice providers (APPs), nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver comprehensive care.
- Participate in departmental initiatives, quality improvement projects, and hospital committees.
- Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient records.
- Follow hospital guidelines for billing, coding, and regulatory standards.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- MD or DO degree.
- Board Certified / Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
- Additional Sleep Medicine certification or interest in sleep medicine is preferred but not required.
- Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a community hospital setting.
Additional Benefits:
- Work-life balance with a predominantly outpatient schedule.
- Competitive compensation with productivity incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, malpractice coverage, and retirement plans.
- CME allowance and opportunities for professional development.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment within the WMCHealth network.
About Us:
HealthAlliance Hospital is part of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), a 1,900-bed healthcare system with ten hospitals across seven campuses in the Hudson Valley. Our network offers state-of-the-art care in a patient-focused setting, providing a strong infrastructure and resources for professional growth. Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
