Physician: Pulmonologist

Matrix Providers•Williamsburg, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Matrix Providers is seeking a skilled Pulmonologist to join our healthcare team. The Pulmonologist provides specialized respiratory care services to members of the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program enrolled at the William Street Clinic Clinical Center of Excellence in New York, NY. The Pulmonologist delivers evidence-based care and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including primary care providers and respiratory therapists, to support comprehensive disease management, diagnostic testing, and treatment planning in alignment with WTC Program requirements and regulatory standards. This is a patient-facing clinical role in an outpatient specialty setting with high expectations for clinical excellence, diagnostic accuracy, and adherence to regulatory and program requirements. The role requires exposure to respiratory illness and adherence to infection prevention protocols.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine
Completion of an accredited Pulmonary fellowship program
Board certification in Pulmonology (ABIM or equivalent)
Active and unrestricted New York State medical license
Active DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment
Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA accredited)
Strong clinical and diagnostic skills in pulmonary medicine
Experience interpreting pulmonary function testing and diagnostic studies
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Nice To Haves

2+ years of post-fellowship clinical experience
Experience in outpatient pulmonary or occupational health settings
Familiarity with WTC Health Program or similar federal health programs
Experience working with respiratory therapists and pulmonary diagnostics
Managed care or utilization review experience

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, and other WTC-certified conditions
Perform comprehensive pulmonary assessments and interpret clinical findings
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic testing, including pulmonary function testing (PFT), spirometry, and imaging studies
Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
Prescribe medications and therapeutic respiratory interventions as clinically appropriate
Provide patient education regarding respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and disease prevention
Provide clinical oversight of pulmonary diagnostic testing, including spirometry and pulmonary function testing
Ensure accuracy, quality, and clinical appropriateness of test results performed by respiratory therapists
Assist with diagnostic procedures as needed within scope of practice
Collaborate with primary care providers and multidisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
Facilitate referrals to specialists and ancillary services as appropriate
Participate in integrated care planning for complex respiratory conditions
Provide care in alignment with WTC Health Program certification and treatment guidelines
Support clinical documentation and review processes associated with treatment authorization and program compliance
Maintain familiarity with WTC regulations, policies, and clinical protocols
Complete timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Adhere to all Optum Serve, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
Maintain compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards
Demonstrate professional collaboration with respiratory therapists, providers, and clinic staff
Maintain productivity, quality, and patient care standards
Participate in clinic operations and quality improvement initiatives
Organize workload and prioritize tasks effectively