Pediatric Pulmonologist

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

About The Position

Legacy Health is seeking a Pediatric Pulmonologist to provide consultative and inpatient care for children with pulmonary diseases at Randall Children’s Hospital and other Legacy hospitals. The position provides inpatient consultations, outpatient consultations by referral, and telephone consultations to children and referring clinicians throughout Oregon and the surrounding region. The physician shares continuous coverage of Pediatric Pulmonary Services with other pediatric pulmonology specialists on the Emanuel Hospital Medical Staff and may develop specialty clinics, including asthma, chronic lung disease, and neonatal follow-up clinics. The role also includes administrative and program responsibilities related to pediatric respiratory care, including collaboration on clinical policies and procedures, quality improvement, technology and medication recommendations, education, and program outreach. The physician may serve as an attending pediatrician on house services and support efficient, cost-effective use of hospital services for hospitalized patients. Randall Children’s Hospital is a regional pediatric care and teaching facility in Portland, Oregon, providing high-acuity inpatient and trauma services. Legacy describes its mission as improving wellness and empowering people to live healthier lives, with a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, diversity, 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 and must become board certified in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine 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 services for hospitalized children with pulmonary diseases at Legacy hospitals 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 responsibility for continuous coverage of 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 for children at Randall Children’s Hospital.
Advise the Legacy Supply and Equipment Council on technology related to respiratory and specialized pulmonary care.
Advise the Legacy Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee on pulmonary medications, including formulary recommendations, restrictions, utilization, and monitoring of adverse reactions.
Participate regularly in Pediatric Department teaching activities, including resident and student education and continuing medical education outreach.
Participate in marketing and outreach for the Pediatric Pulmonary Program as requested.
Serve as an 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 the 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.