Pulmonology & Critical Care Physician Opportunity - Pine Bluff, ARFull-Time Permanent Outpatient Pulmonary & Inpatient ICUJ-1 & H-1B Visa Sponsorship AvailablePosition Details Pulmonary/Critical Care opening joining a collaborative team serving Pine Bluff and the surrounding Southeast Arkansas region Balanced practice model combining an outpatient pulmonary clinic, dedicated bronchoscopy/pulmonary function testing, and inpatient ICU coverage Practice in a well-equipped intensive care unit supported by advanced hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and rapid diagnostic imaging Comprehensive specialist network on-site with 24/7 hospitalist support, acute care surgeons, and interventional radiology Dedicated, experienced all-CRNA anesthesia team and specialized ICU nursing staff J-1 waiver and H-1B visa sponsorship readily available Generous recruitment package including competitive guaranteed base salary, quality/productivity incentives, sign-on bonus, and relocation reimbursementPosition Responsibilities Manage complex critically ill medical and surgical patients in the Intensive Care Unit Perform critical care and pulmonary procedures, including endotracheal intubations, central and arterial line placements, thoracentesis, chest tubes, and diagnostic/therapeutic bronchoscopies Provide outpatient pulmonary evaluations for conditions such as COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary nodules, and sleep-related breathing disorders Participate in shared ICU and pulmonary consultative call coverage Collaborate with respiratory therapists, critical care nurses, and primary care physicians to ensure multidisciplinary clinical careCandidate Qualifications Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowship Active, unrestricted Arkansas state medical license (or eligible to obtain) Current ACLS and BLS certifications Valid DEA registration with full prescriptive authority J-1 waiver and H-1B visa candidates are encouraged to applyCompensation & Benefits Top-tier guaranteed base salary with wRVU production incentives Substantial sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Paid medical malpractice coverage including tail Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and disability insurance Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and annual CME allowance Retirement savings plans with employer contributionsWhy Pine Bluff, AR Historic community in Southeast Arkansas situated along the Arkansas River, offering a rich cultural heritage and classic Southern hospitality Outstanding outdoor recreation with prime access to Lake Pine Bluff, the Arkansas River, and nearby state parks for boating, fishing, and waterfowl hunting Home to local cultural attractions including the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas and scenic nature centers Convenient proximity to Little Rock (under an hour's drive), providing easy access to a major airport, extensive shopping, dining, and metropolitan amenities Highly affordable cost of living with attractive housing options in a welcoming community
