Pulmonology Physician

Join a welcoming pulmonary and critical care team for a short-term locum tenens physician opportunity in Hickory, North Carolina. This on-site role offers competitive estimated weekly pay, pulmonary unit consultation, and daily in-house call coverage while caring for approximately 5-8 patients per shift. Located in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Hickory provides a comfortable community setting with convenient access to Charlotte.

• Specialty: Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care
• Position: Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician
• Location: Hickory, North Carolina
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,390-$7,570
• Start Date: December 30, 2026
• End Date: January 3, 2027
• Schedule: 12-hour daytime shifts, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Call Coverage: Daily in-house call with a 25-minute response time
• Patient Volume: Approximately 5-8 patient encounters per shift
• Practice Setting: Pulmonary unit consultation and critical care
• Coverage Type: On-site physician coverage

• Current, active North Carolina physician license
• Current DEA registration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Clinical proficiency with the pulmonary and critical care procedures listed below
• Ability to provide on-site coverage and respond within 25 minutes while on call

• Provide pulmonary unit consultations and daily in-house call coverage
• Evaluate and manage patients with complex pulmonary and critical care needs
• Perform and interpret pulmonary function testing
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation, including endotracheal tube, nasotracheal tube, tracheostomy, BiPAP, and CPAP ventilation
• Perform chest tube insertion, pleurodesis, central line insertion, arterial line insertion, thoracentesis, and pleural biopsy
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, including endotracheal biopsy, transbronchial biopsy, bronchoalveolar lavage, foreign body extraction, stent placement, and laser procedures
• Document patient contact hours, call-back activity, and any applicable overtime accurately in required timesheets
• Provide clear documentation supporting patient care and submitted call-back hours

Apply now for this short-term pulmonary and critical care physician locum tenens opportunity in Hickory, North Carolina.

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

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