Pulmonologist
About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Pulmonologist • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Astoria, OR • Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: April 15, 2026 – Ongoing • Clinical Shift Schedule: Tuesday – Friday, 8:00a – 6:00p (4x10s) COVERAGE DATES • Start Date: April 15, 2026 • End Date: Ongoing • Long-term, full-time coverage requested PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adults • Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 15–20 patients per day • Admissions: Limited inpatient consults only • Rounding: Included for inpatient consults • Phone Consults: As clinically appropriate • Case Mix: Pulmonology and sleep medicine FACILITY INFORMATION • No. of Beds in Department: Critical Access Hospital • Trauma Level: Adult Level IV • Office Equipment Available: Standard pulmonary and sleep clinic equipment • Specialty Backup Available: APP support for sleep medicine patients • Support Staff Available: APP and clinic staff • Reason for Coverage: Long-term staffing need PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Pulmonary evaluations and management • Sleep medicine consultations • Oversight of accredited pulmonary rehabilitation program
Requirements
- Active Oregon medical license
- Board certification or eligibility in Pulmonology
- DEA: As required for outpatient pulmonology practice
- Certifications: As required for pulmonary and sleep clinic privileges
- Experience: Pulmonology with sleep medicine exposure
- Ability to work independently in a largely ambulatory setting
Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient pulmonology and sleep medicine care
- See clinic patients in a solo practice model with APP support
- Provide limited inpatient pulmonary consults as needed
- Participate in pulmonary rehabilitation program oversight
- Collaborate with clinic and hospital staff to ensure continuity of care
Benefits
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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