Pediatric Pulmonologist

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

About The Position

Legacy Health is seeking a Pediatric Pulmonologist to provide consultation and inpatient care for children with pulmonary diseases at Randall Children’s Hospital and other Legacy hospitals. The position includes outpatient consultation, regional telephone consultation, and shared continuous coverage for Pediatric Pulmonary Services with other pediatric pulmonology specialists on the Emanuel Hospital Medical Staff. The physician may also develop consultative asthma, chronic lung disease, and neonatal follow-up clinics as requested. The role includes administrative and quality responsibilities related to respiratory therapy and pulmonary care across Legacy pediatric units and newborn nurseries. The physician collaborates on clinical policies and procedures, advises on respiratory technology and pulmonary medications, participates in quality improvement, and contributes to teaching, outreach, and program marketing. Inpatient duties include serving as an attending pediatrician on house services as requested, supporting community physicians caring for hospitalized patients, and educating and evaluating house staff, students, and hospital personnel. Randall Children’s Hospital is a regional pediatric care and teaching facility serving Portland and the Pacific Northwest. Legacy Health describes its mission as improving wellness and delivering patient- and family-centered care, and states its commitment to an inclusive environment and equal opportunity.

Requirements

Graduate of a four-year accredited U.S. medical school or equivalent.
Completion of a Pediatric Pulmonologist Fellowship.
Board eligible or board certified in Pediatrics.
Board eligible in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, with board certification required within five years of eligibility.
Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Oregon.
Active member in good standing of the Hospital Medical Staff.
PALS certification.
DEA licensure in the applicable state.

Responsibilities

Provide consultation for hospitalized children with pulmonary diseases and outpatient consultations for children referred by primary physicians.
Respond promptly in writing to referral sources with clinical findings and suggested plans of care.
Provide telephone consultative services for children with pulmonary diseases throughout Oregon and the region.
Share continuous coverage for Pediatric Pulmonary Services with other pediatric pulmonology specialists on the Emanuel Hospital Medical Staff.
Develop consultative asthma, chronic lung disease, and neonatal follow-up clinics as requested.
Share responsibility with colleagues for respiratory therapy practices on Legacy pediatric units and newborn nurseries.
Collaborate with colleagues and staff to develop policies and procedures for respiratory care throughout Randall Children’s Hospital.
Participate in quality assurance and continuous improvement in respiratory and ventilatory care.
Advise the Legacy Supply and Equipment Council on new technology related to respiratory and specialized pulmonary care.
Advise the Legacy Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee on pulmonary medications, including formulary recommendations, restrictions, utilization, and adverse-reaction monitoring.
Participate in Pediatric Department teaching, including resident and student education and continuing medical education outreach.
Participate in marketing and outreach for the Pediatric Pulmonary Program as requested.
Serve as attending pediatrician on house services as requested by the Chief of Pediatrics.
Assist private practice physicians in using hospital services efficiently and cost-effectively for hospitalized patients.
Participate in education, training, and evaluation of house staff, medical students, and hospital personnel with direct patient-care responsibilities on Pediatric Units.
Serve on department, hospital, and Legacy Health committees as requested.