Pulmonary/Critical Care Opening in VALocated in Norton, VirginiaAbout the PositionA growing pulmonary and critical care service in Southwest Virginia is seeking a BC/BE Pulmonologist/Critical Care Physician. This full-time employed opportunity combines outpatient pulmonary medicine, ICU critical care consultation, and the opportunity to participate in one of the nation's busiest Black Lung clinics.-No prior Black Lung experience required; on-the-job training provided-Outpatient pulmonary and critical care responsibilities-Access to new ION Bronchoscopy technology-J-1 and H-1B visa candidates acceptedPractice Highlights-Join a growing pulmonary and critical care service-Average 20 outpatient clinic patients per day-Average 5-6 Black Lung patients per day-Participate in a high-volume Black Lung program with specialized training provided-Provide consultations for ICU critical care patients-New ION Bronchoscopy equipment-Strong clinical and support staff-Opportunity to work with and teach Internal Medicine residents-Potential research opportunities and future program growth-Service area of approximately 75,000-100,000 residents-129-bed community hospital settingProcedures & Skills-Arterial line placement-Bronchoscopy-Critical Care experience preferred-EBUS experience is a plusCompensation & Benefits-Guaranteed base salary-Signing bonus-Moving allowance-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage-403(b) retirement plan or 401(k), as applicable-Annual CME allowance-Full employee benefits packageCommunity HighlightsNorton offers small-town living in the mountains of Southwest Virginia with convenient access to larger regional communities.-Safe, family-friendly communities-Excellent public and private schools-Light traffic and easy commutes-Regional airport within a short drive-Mild weather with four distinct seasons-Scenic mountain surroundings-Abundant hiking, kayaking, fishing, camping, biking, and golfQualifications-MD or DO-Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease/Critical Care-Skills in arterial line placement and bronchoscopy-Critical Care and EBUS experience are a plus-No previous Black Lung experience required-J-1 and H-1B visa candidates welcome
