Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Slidell, LA Why Apply?Join a leading facility in Slidell, LA, offering flexible scheduling with shifts from Friday 7am to Monday 7am. Be part of a high-acuity, supportive environment with comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Immediate start available for October and December commitments.
Quick Facts
- Location: Slidell, LA
- Start Date: 09/29/2026
- Shift: 7am Friday 7am Monday (24-hour call with 8 hours patient contact)
- Duration: October 23-25, December 28-January 1 (plus one weekend every other month)
- Hours/Week: Full-time
- Employment Type: Contract
- License/Certs: Medical license, Board Certification in Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in ICU and pulmonary care
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $1.00/hour (Note: specific pay details will be discussed upon application)
- Benefits:
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- Robust referral bonus program
- Paid sick time in accordance with state and federal laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements
What You ll Do
- Provide 24-hour call coverage, including patient contact during shifts
- Manage ICU patients in an open ICU model with high acuity cases
- Collaborate with hospitalists, specialists, and surgical teams for complex cases
- Perform line placements, intubations, and critical procedures as first call
- Consult on pulmonary and critical care cases, approximately 18 per day
- Support hospital staff in managing high patient volume and capacity
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies and credentialing requirements
What You Need
- Valid medical license in Louisiana with clear background and current privileges
- Board-certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
- Minimum of 2 years ICU and critical care experience
- Strong diagnostic and procedural skills
- Ability to work independently within a high-pressure environment
About the Assignment
This assignment is at a full-service hospital with 162 beds, including a 30-bed ICU and 24 step-down beds. The hospital operates at capacity with an average daily census of approximately 170 ED visits. Providers will work in a collaborative, high-acuity setting with in-house hospitalists, specialty backup, and 24/7 surgical coverage. The focus is on acute pulmonary and critical care, with opportunities for procedural intervention, including line placement and intubation.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply
