Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician
Lake Charles, LA, 70601, USA
- Healthcare
- Pulmonology
- Critical care
- Intensivist
A Pulmonary Critical Care Physician providing specialized medical care for patients with respiratory and critical illnesses in hospital settings. Responsible for intensive care unit (ICU) management, diagnostic testing, and collaborating with healthcare teams across two hospitals. The role includes flexible coverage, competitive compensation with bonuses, and comprehensive benefits supporting professional growth and well-being.
Pulmonary Critical Care Physician Opportunity
• Position: Hospital-Employed Pulmonary Critical Care Physician
• Facilities: Two hospitals (350-bed main and 54-bed women and children s)
• Current Team: 4 Pulm/CCs at primary hospital, 2 at secondary hospital
• Coverage: ICU at main hospital
- Intensivist opportunity available
- • ICU Details: 18-bed surgical ICU, 16-bed medical ICU
- • Reason for Recruitment: Replacement, market shortage, long appointment wait times, retirements, and coverage flexibility
Office Hours: • Mon-Thu: 8am-5pm • Fri: 8am-3pm
Ancillary Services: • Full range in hospital • PFTs, chest X-rays, EKGs in office
Staff: • 17 total (9 clinic staff, 8 non-clinical staff)
Compensation & Benefits:
• Base Salary: 60th percentile of MGMA + wRVU structure
• Signing Bonus: $75K (3-year commitment)
• Student Signing Stipend: Monthly
• Annual Performance Bonus: Up to $25K (90th percentile ASA Unit metrics)
•Relocation Stipend: $10K
• Insurance: Paid malpractice, disability, health, vision, dental, life
• Retirement: 403(b) plan • Leave: Flexible vacation, holiday, paid medical leave
• CME & Professional Membership: Reimbursement




