Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician
Grand Forks, ND, 58201, USA
- Healthcare
- Internship
- pulmonologist
- critical care physician
- sleep medicine
Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Physician (MD/DO) provides comprehensive inpatient ICU care, pulmonary consultations, outpatient pulmonary and sleep clinic services, and performs procedures such as bronchoscopy and mechanical ventilation. Responsibilities include diagnosing and managing pulmonary diseases, acute critical illness, and sleep disorders, interpreting diagnostic studies, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, and supervising trainees and staff. Requires MD/DO, internal medicine residency, pulmonary and critical care fellowship, state licensure, board certification/eligibility, and certifications (BLS/ACLS, DEA).
Must be a licensed MD/DO in ND and MN
Position Summary
The Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Physician provides comprehensive care for patients with pulmonary disease, sleep disorders, and critical illness. This role includes inpatient critical care management, pulmonary consultation, and outpatient pulmonary and sleep medicine services, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide direct care for critically ill patients in medical, surgical, or mixed intensive care units
Evaluate and manage acute respiratory failure, sepsis, shock, and multi-organ dysfunction
Diagnose and treat pulmonary conditions including COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary infections, lung cancer, and pulmonary hypertension
Provide outpatient pulmonary clinic care and inpatient pulmonary consultation services
Diagnose and manage sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, insomnia, hypersomnia, and circadian rhythm disorders
Interpret sleep studies and manage positive airway pressure and other sleep-related therapies
Perform and supervise procedures consistent with training and privileges, including bronchoscopy, airway management, mechanical ventilation, thoracentesis, and vascular access
Interpret pulmonary diagnostic studies including pulmonary function tests, imaging, and sleep studies
Participate in rapid response, code, and emergency airway teams as required
Lead and participate in multidisciplinary ICU rounds and care coordination
Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding clinical status, prognosis, and goals of care
Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff as applicable
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program
Completion of an accredited Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship
Board-eligible or board-certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
Board certification or eligibility in Sleep Medicine preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
DEA registration or eligibility
BLS and ACLS certification
Expertise in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine
Strong clinical judgment and rapid decision-making abilities
Ability to manage high-acuity and complex patients
Excellent communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills
Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety
Intensive care units, inpatient hospital settings, outpatient pulmonary and sleep clinics, and sleep laboratories
Call and shift-based scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Ability to stand and move throughout ICU, hospital, and clinic environments
Manual dexterity for bedside and procedural tasks
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient monitoring and emergency response




