Pulmonary Critical Care Physician

Pulmonary/Critical Care/Sleep Opportunity

Are you looking to work at a Nationally recognized Best Places to Work? Piedmont Healthcare is seeking physicians board certified (or board eligible) in pulmonary & critical care medicine. We also have opportunities for candidates board certified (or board eligible) in pulmonary, critical care & sleep.

Piedmont’s Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine is committed to developing nationally recognized practices focused on the prevention and treatment of diseases through the integration of quality patient care, education, research, and professional development.

At Piedmont, our people are what make us great. Our physicians and team of dedicated clinicians work collaboratively to develop long-term treatment programs and to respond to medical needs whether in the inpatient or outpatient settings.

We are proud to serve as Georgia’s first designated Care Center Network awarded by the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Our Advanced Lung Disease program offers a comprehensive approach to diagnosing, treating and providing specialty care for patients with complex lung conditions. Our multidisciplinary team includes pulmonologists and advanced practice providers that are trained in the specialized evaluation and treatment of advanced lung diseases. We work collaboratively to develop treatment plans, fully manage the disease state, and participate in improving therapies through ongoing research.

Our highly trained team of critical care specialists are available 24/7 in the hospital and are ready to treat patients in need of immediate attention whether in the Emergency Department, on the general medical surgical units, or in the intensive care units. Our right care, right now approach ensures rapid treatment of the critically ill patients that helps save lives.

Our Interventional Pulmonary program was established in 2017. We offer a state-of-the-art bronchoscopy procedure suite and a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Our program is the first in the state of Georgia to offer the endobronchial lung volume reduction valves for patients with severe emphysema.

Our board-certified sleep physicians assess, diagnose and treat all types of sleep disorders and work together to deliver the highest quality of care and service. Our comprehensive program includes high quality hospital-based sleep labs accredited by the AASM, as well as convenient Home Sleep Testing options. If CPAP is prescribed for treatment, we provide onsite DME educators at all of our locations to troubleshoot and address device and mask issues. We also have an in-house CPAP distribution center for ongoing equipment and supply needs.

The Pulmonary Division is a dedicated team comprised of board-certified physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff members. We strive to become the destination center for anyone with a pulmonary condition who is searching for medical and service excellence. The goal of our team is to develop a patient-centered approach tailored to meet each individual’s needs with a focus on making the correct diagnosis, evidence-based best practice treatment regimens, symptom management, and preventive care. The services provided to our patients are supported by evidence-based practices that drive innovation and compassionate care.

We are seeking qualified candidates to fill roles in the communities that Piedmont serves.

Qualifications

• MD or DO Medical Degree
• Must be board certified (or board eligible) in pulmonary & critical care or board certified (or board eligible) in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the State of Georgia
• United States Residency and Fellowship trained

Benefits

• Competitive salary with very lucrative sign-on bonus, outstanding benefits including CME, 401K with match, relocation assistance, and deferred compensation plan.
• Physician Led Governance
• Quality, Service, and Reputation
• Epic EMR

Piedmont Healthcare is a top-rated system with award winning hospitals and employees comprised of 22 hospitals, more than 3,500 physicians, and over 1600 clinic practice locations across greater Atlanta and North Georgia. With over 1 million outpatient encounters, you will have the opportunity to see and treat a variety of medical conditions.

Caroline.Lupton@piedmont.org