Internal Medicine Physician

Pulmonary Critical Care Physician Hickory, NC
Join a leading facility in Hickory, North Carolina for a Pulmonary Critical Care assignment with 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This opportunity includes daily in-house call, an expected 25-minute response time, weekly direct-deposit pay, and comprehensive W-2 medical benefits. Apply today to be considered for this ongoing provider need.
Quick Facts

• Location: Hickory, North Carolina
• Start Date: 10/30/2026; assignment coverage listed as 12/30/2026
• End Date/Duration: 01/03/2027; approximately 5 days
• Shift: Pulmonary Critical Care, 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.; daily in-house call
• Hours/Week: Not specified
• Employment Type: Not specified
• License/Certifications: Active North Carolina medical license, DEA, BLS, and ACLS
• Experience: Pulmonary Critical Care experience required; years not specified

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $1.00 per hour
• Competitive pay packages
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 providers
• Robust referral bonus program
• 24/7 dedicated support team
• Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws
• Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You ll Do

• Provide Pulmonary Critical Care coverage during 12-hour shifts.
• Perform standard pulmonary unit consultations.
• Participate in daily in-house call coverage.
• Respond to call responsibilities within 25 minutes.
• Evaluate and manage pulmonary and critical care patient needs.
• Document patient contact hours, including eligible callback hours.
• Record the reason for each callback and provide supporting documentation for submitted hours.

What You Need
Required

• Active North Carolina medical license
• DEA registration
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• Pulmonary Critical Care experience
• Ability to provide in-house call coverage and meet the 25-minute response time

Preferred

• No additional preferred qualifications provided

About the Assignment
You will support a leading facility in Hickory, North Carolina, providing Pulmonary Critical Care coverage for the pulmonary unit. The role includes daytime clinical coverage, standard pulmonary consultations, and daily in-house call responsibilities during the listed assignment period.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply