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Time Type:
Full time
Hours per Pay Period:
80
Shift:
As Assigned
Average rate:
Depending on Experience(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)

Department:
Physicians

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The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description:
Pulmonologist/Critical Care Intensivist

The Critical Care Intensivist has the primary responsibility for caring for patients in the ICU in addition to leading a team of caregivers who are experts in their respective specialties. The Intensivist also oversees the many decisions involved in a critically ill patient's care and coordinates all other services the patient may need.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Critical Care Intensivist has the primary responsibility for caring for patients in the ICU in addition to leading a team of caregivers who are experts in their respective specialties. The Intensivist also oversees the many decisions involved in a critically ill patient's care and coordinates all other services the patient may need.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows established guidelines, ethics, and policies and protocols of Bay Area Hospital (BAH), and uses evidence based guidelines for intensive care established by the Society of Critical Care Medicine.
• The Intensivist functions as a cooperative and collegial team member with the Critical Care Service Line leadership and the entire ICU staff.
• Thoroughly evaluates and manages each patient appropriately and documents information completely by use of written notes or dictation on a timely basis
• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty
• Completes and maintains problem list, medication list, disease management forms, preventative maintenance flow sheets as determined by the Quality Committee
• Provides appropriate patient and family education
• Makes appropriate referrals to service and other provider

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Exercises good judgment, demonstrates effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Flexible, able to prioritize and address multiple responsibilities concurrently
• Works effectively under stress and frequently changing job requirements/situations
• Effective communication and team building skills
• Organizational skills
• Consummate professional that consistently provides quality, evidence-based, compassionate care, and effectively communicates with referring physicians
• Team-oriented with growth mindset
• Excellent clinical acumen and interpersonal skills required
• Proficiency with Epic

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES

• Currently licensed to practice as a Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy in the state of Oregon

• Successful completion of an approved residency training program in Internal Medicine, Pulmonology and or Critical Care
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (and working toward Board Certification) in Internal Medicine, Pulmonology and or Critical Care

EXPERIENCE

• Lumbar puncture
• Paracentesis
• Thoracentesis
• EBUS
• Transbronchial biopsies
• Endotracheal intubation
• Percutaneous tracheostomy
• Central venous catheter placement
• Arterial catheter placement
• Swan ganz
• Conscious and deep sedation

GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation: None

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
• Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs
• Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision
• Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects
• Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
• May require periodic use of personal computer

Compensation Grade:

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Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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