Pulmonary Disease
At a glance
About this assignment
Pulmonary Disease Locum Tenens | North Carolina (NC)
Provider Details
- Specialty: Pulmonary Disease
- Job Class: Locum Tenens
- Provider Type: Physician
- Provider Credentials: MD/DO
- Board Status: Board Eligible or Board Certified
- Number of Positions: 1
Shift Details
- Estimated Start Date: December 30, 2026
- Requested Date of Coverage and Schedule: December 30, 2026 – January 3, 2027
- Schedule Details: 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Number of Shifts Needed per Month: Call Only (In-House call)
- Procedures: Pulmonary function testing, Ventilation management, Chest tube insertion, Pleurodesis, Central line insertion, Arterial line insertion, Thoracentesis, Bronchoscopy, Pleural biopsy
- Certifications Needed: ACLS;BLS;DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
- Patient Population/Case Load: 5-8 patients per shift
- Case Mix: Inpatient (Stroke Certified, PEDs Level 2)
- Duties: Rounding on assigned patients and standard pulmonary unit consults
- EMR: Cerner
Licensing and Privileging
- License: An active North Carolina state license is required.
- Willing to License: No
- Estimated Privileging Timeline: 30 days
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Pulmonary Disease Physician to join our team on a locum tenens basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, providing high-quality care to patients in need.
If you are a qualified Pulmonary Disease Physician looking for a rewarding locum tenens opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Join us in providing exceptional care to our patients and making a difference in their lives.
Day to day
- Duties: Rounding on assigned patients and standard pulmonary unit consults - Support Staff: No APP or resident/teaching supervision required
Practice details
- Not solo coverage
- Shift pattern: 24 Hour Call
- Setting: - Shift Details: 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Case mix
- - Practice Setting: Inpatient (Stroke Certified, PEDs Level 2)
- - Required Procedures: Pulmonary function testing (performance and interpretation), Ventilation management (Invasive and Non-Invasive), Chest tube insertion, Pleurodesis, Central line insertion, Arterial line insertion, Thoracentesis, Bronchoscopy (Diagnostic and Therapeutic), and Pleural biopsy
Call
- Call Details: 25-minute response time required for both assigned and unassigned patients (no phone consults; in-person only) - Call Volume: 8-11 patients seen and 8-11 admissions per 24 hours
Dates & schedule
- Coverage Dates: December 30, 2026 – January 3, 2027 - Coverage Type: Call Only (In-House call)
Licensing & requirements
- Active state license required
- Estimated privileging: 30
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- DEA controlled Substance Registration Certificate certification
Apply for this role
Your details go straight to a physician-led recruiter against reference JOB-03380.

