Pulmonologist

## Description Department: Rural Health Clinic-Hospital Reports To: Chief Executive Officer FLSA Status: Exempt Travel: Frequent Position Summary A member of Community HealthCare System’s (CHCS) Medical Staff that specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the respiratory system and provide comprehensive care for patients with lung-related conditions. This role involves both outpatient and inpatient responsibilities, with an emphasis on high-quality clinical care, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. --- Key Responsibilities · Provide consultation and referral services to CHCS’s Clinic providers for Pulmonology services of patients. · Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory and pulmonary disorders such as asthma, COPD, pneumonia, lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, and sleep-related breathing disorders · Perform and interpret diagnostic tests including pulmonary function tests, bronchoscopy, chest imaging, and sleep studies · Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient history, symptoms, and diagnostic findings · Manage acute and chronic respiratory conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings · Provide consultation services to other physicians and healthcare professionals · Serve as Medical Director for Pulmonology Services including Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonary Function Tests and Sleep Lab · Educate patients and families about disease management, prevention, and treatment options · Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed · Maintain accurate and confidential medical records · Stay current with medical advancements, research, and evidence-based practices in pulmonology Qualifications · Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution · Completion of a residency in Internal Medicine · Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Educations (ACCME) in Pulmonology · Fellowship training in Pulmonary Medicine · Board certification or board eligibility in Pulmonary Medicine ( · Valid medical license to practice in the State of Kansas · Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and procedural skills · Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities · Commitment to compassionate and patient-centered care · Current DEA Registration --- Preferred Skills · Experience with critical care management, including ventilator support · Proficiency with EMR systems · Ability to manage complex or multi-system conditions --- Work Schedule & Expectations · Full-time schedule with shared call rotation. · Five (5) days a week splitting time, between Onaga, Holton, and St. Marys Clinic ## Requirements · Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution · Completion of a residency in Internal Medicine · Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Educations (ACCME) in Pulmonology · Fellowship training in Pulmonary Medicine · Board certification or board eligibility in Pulmonary Medicine ( · Valid medical license to practice in the State of Kansas · Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and procedural skills · Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities · Commitment to compassionate and patient-centered care · Current DEA Registration