Pulmonologist

Essen Medical Associates • Bronx, NY

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About The Position

Essen Health Care is seeking an experienced Pulmonologist to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with severe or chronic breathing issues. The Pulmonologist should be trained in internal medicine and the cardio-pulmonary system, diagnosing and treating structural, inflammatory, infectious, and neoplastic respiratory disorders. The role requires empathy, compassion, and knowledge of specialist procedures like pleural biopsies. J1 Waiver and CONRAD 30 Waiver Candidates are welcome.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
• 3 to 7 years’ internship and clinical residency training, specializing in pulmonology.
• Certification by The American Board of Internal Medicine in pulmonology.
• Valid and active medical license in the state you wish to practice.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Outstanding research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
• Diagnosing and treating conditions, such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.
• Using and interpreting pulmonological exams and tests to aid in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary diseases and conditions, including CT scans, chest fluoroscopies, ultrasounds, and bronchoscopies.
• Performing various specialized procedures in order to acquire samples of the chest wall lining or the lungs, for further analysis.
• Providing immunizations against preventable cardiopulmonary diseases.
• Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
• Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
• Conducting research into the testing and development of new medications and methods of treatment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior