Pediatric Pulmonary Disease Physician

Charleston, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Pediatric Pulmonary Disease Physician

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Charleston WV

Service Setting: Inpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical Call

Coverage Period: 01/05/2026 Ongoing

Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday Friday Daytime Office Hours

On-Call Shift Schedule: Home Call Coverage (when other pediatric pulmonologist is off)

Call Type: Beeper

Call Ratio: Shared (alternating with other pediatric pulmonologist)

Call Response Time: Within 30 minutes (expected)

COVERAGE DATES

Two weeks per month coverage starting January 2026

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Pediatric patients up to 21 years of age

Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 20 patients per clinic day

Admissions: As needed during inpatient consult coverage

Rounding: Included when inpatient coverage applies

Phone Consults: Yes during call coverage

Case Mix: General pediatric pulmonology cystic fibrosis asthma and related respiratory conditions

FACILITY INFORMATION

No. of Beds in Department: TBD (Women & Childrens Division)

Trauma Level: Adult Level IV

EMR System: Cerner

Office Equipment Available: Standard pulmonary diagnostic tools spirometry bronchoscopy suite

Specialty Backup Available: Pediatrics Respiratory Therapy Social Work Dietician

Support Staff Available: Medical Assistants CF Nurse/Coordinator RT Social Worker Dietician

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage during colleague absences and ongoing support

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

Credentialing Timeline: 6090 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) interpretation

Full PFT and spirometry readings

Bronchoscopy

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses: Active West Virginia license (willing to license)

Board: Board Certified in Pediatric Pulmonology; Board Certified in General Pediatrics preferred

DEA: Required

Certifications: BLS ACLS PALS

Experience: Prior pediatric pulmonology experience preferred

Other Qualifications: Familiarity with Cerner EMR system

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct outpatient pediatric pulmonology clinic managing up to 20 patients per day

Provide inpatient consults when covering for other pediatric pulmonologist

Participate in shared call rotation (home call)

Interpret and review pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and spirometry

Perform bronchoscopies and related procedures as needed

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including CF Nurse RT Social Worker and Dietician

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Cerner EMR

Required Skills:

Locum Tenens

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Pediatric Pulmonary Disease Physician Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Charleston WV Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Call Coverage Period: 01/05/2026 Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday Friday Daytime Office Hours On-Call Shift Schedule: Home Call Co...