Pediatric - Pulmonology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title : Pediatric Pulmonary Disease Physician
• Job Type : Locum Tenens
• Location : Charleston, WV
• Service Setting : Inpatient
• Coverage Type : Clinical Call
• Coverage Period : 01 / 05 / 2026 Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule : Monday Friday, Daytime Office Hours
• On-Call Shift Schedule : Home Call Coverage (when other pediatric pulmonologist is off)
• Call Type : Beeper
• Call Ratio : Shared (alternating with other pediatric pulmonologist)
• Call Response Time : Within 30 minutes (expected) COVERAGE DATES
• Two weeks per month coverage starting January 2026 PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics : Pediatric patients up to 21 years of age
• Patient Volume / Census : Approximately 20 patients per clinic day
• Admissions : As needed during inpatient consult coverage
• Rounding : Included when inpatient coverage applies
• Phone Consults : Yes, during call coverage
• Case Mix : General pediatric pulmonology, cystic fibrosis, asthma, and related respiratory conditions FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department : TBD (Women & Children s Division)
• Trauma Level : Adult Level IV
• EMR System : Cerner
• Office Equipment Available : Standard pulmonary diagnostic tools, spirometry, bronchoscopy suite
• Specialty Backup Available : Pediatrics, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work, Dietician
• Support Staff Available : Medical Assistants, CF Nurse / Coordinator, RT, Social Worker, Dietician
• Reason for Coverage : Supplemental coverage during colleague absences and ongoing support PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required : Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available : Yes
• Credentialing Timeline : days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) interpretation
• Full PFT and spirometry readings
• Bronchoscopy JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses : Active West Virginia license (willing to license)
• Board : Board Certified in Pediatric Pulmonology; Board Certified in General Pediatrics preferred
• DEA : Required
• Certifications : BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Experience : Prior pediatric pulmonology experience preferred
• Other Qualifications : Familiarity with Cerner EMR system DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct outpatient pediatric pulmonology clinic, managing up to 20 patients per day
• Provide inpatient consults when covering for other pediatric pulmonologist
• Participate in shared call rotation (home call)
• Interpret and review pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and spirometry
• Perform bronchoscopies and related procedures as needed
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including CF Nurse, RT, Social Worker, and Dietician
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Cerner EMR