Pulmonologist

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Full‑Time/Regular
• Job Location:
  
  320 W. 18th St, Hopkinsville, Kentucky
• Tracking Code: 80000-14

• Welcomes patients and families.
• Maintains communication between medical staff, administrative staff, and/or patient/families.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the health‑care team.

• Follows acute and chronic standard of care.
• Abides by all federal, state, and regulatory guidelines.
• Uses health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.
• Gathers and analyzes physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data.
• Accurately evaluates patient problems in person or via phone and provides appropriate advice, intervention or referral.
• Evaluates and revises care plans based on patient changes, special examination or results of laboratory / radiologic tests.
• Thoroughly documents all encounters, in person or via phone, in the patient’s medical record.
• Makes responsible decisions within the scope of practice.
• Educates patient and families using pertinent health education materials or programs.
• Operates within approved scope of practice and standardized procedures by licensing or certifying board.
• Participates in quality improvement process, policy and procedure review and continuing medical education.
• Follows established Jennie Stuart Health policies, procedures, objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• If applicable, follow state guidelines for supervising Physician Assistants or collaborating with Nurse Practitioners.

• Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of personal work space and department.
• Maintains all clinical equipment. Evaluates all equipment for damage or maintenance needs and reports when needed.

• Excellent Communication Abilities
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non‑pharmaceutical patient care aids
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Ability to work tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, medical providers, administration, and other employees.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Interpersonal skills – Dependability, Self Confidence, Compassion, Professionalism, Adaptability
• Ability to advise and train clinical professionals, staff, and students in area of expertise
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Time Management
• Word Processing / Computer

3 to 5 years of related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.

• Current copy of Resume/ CV
• At least three reference letters from peers. Two (2) must have comparable privileges.
• Completed prescreen application/ delineation form
• Kentucky Medical License
• KY DEA Registration Certificate
• Medical School Diploma
• Residency Certificate
• Fellowship Certificate (if applicable)
• Board Certification Certificate
• NPI Number