Job Description
We are looking forward to hiring a Pulmonologist who focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of lung diseases. The field involves broad scope and includes the treatment of many conditions from asthma to cancer, from tuberculosis to sleep disorders.Must have the ability to diagnose illnesses and treat patients with lung disease. To work with physical therapists to develop exercise programs geared towards improving lung health. Duties and Responsibilities Performing diagnostic procedures, such as pulmonary function tests, bronchoscopies, sputum analysis, biopsies, cultures, and arterial blood gas testsProviding patients with ongoing care for chronic conditions such as asthma, lung cancer, emphysema, chronic bronchitis or pneumoniaPerforming surgery to treat lung diseases or disorders that cannot be treated through other meansPrescribing medications to help control symptoms of certain conditionsDiagnosing and treating patients with pulmonary disorders, including asthma, emphysema, tuberculosis, pneumonia, lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, lung infections, and other conditionsProviding medical care to patients in hospitals or intensive care units while supervising the work of other medical staff membersTracking patient’s progress with periodic follow up visits
