Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician

Protean Med LLC
Davenport, IA, 52801, USA

Healthcare
Full-time
Pulmonary Critical Care Physician
Locum Tenens Pulmonologist
ICU Physician

Our job summary

This is a long-term locum position for a Board-Certified or Eligible Pulmonary Critical Care Physician in Davenport, IA, providing inpatient care primarily in the ICU setting with a 1:4 call ratio. The role involves managing ventilation, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest tube insertion, and treating a variety of pulmonary conditions including asthma, COPD, and pulmonary fibrosis. The position demands strong critical care skills, fellowship training, and the ability to work with nurse practitioner support in a Level III trauma center with a 300-bed facility.

Location: Davenport, IA
Position Type: Locum Physician Pulmonary Critical Care

Overview

Opportunity for a Board-Certified or Eligible Pulmonary Critical Care Physician to join a busy inpatient practice in Davenport, IA. This is a long-term locum role starting January 2026, with comprehensive critical care procedures and strong NP support.

Practice Highlights

Start Date: January 2026 Ongoing
Setting: Inpatient, ICU, Call, Rounding, Admitting
Call Ratio: 1:4
Patient Load:
• 18 ICU patients/day (with NP support)
• 10 non-ICU inpatients/day (with NP support)
• 3 5 admissions/day
Trauma Level: III
Beds: 300 total 20 ICU beds
Group: 3 Critical Care Physicians (4th starting in 2025)
Other Coverage: No additional critical care physician on-site during locum shifts
EMR: Cerner

Required Procedures

Ventilation Management: Invasive (ETT/NT/Tracheostomy), Non-Invasive (BiPAP/CPAP)
Insertions: Central Line, Arterial Line
Diagnostic/Therapeutic Taps: Paracentesis, Thoracentesis
Procedures: Chest Tube Insertion, Bronchoscopy, BAL, Pulmonary Function Testing, Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), ION
Clinical Focus: Asthma, COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Nodules, Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Candidate Requirements

Board Certified (Pulmonary Critical Care) or Board Eligible Required
IA License or Active IMLC (LOQ at submission) Required
Clean Background Required
Fellowship in Pulmonary & Critical Care Required (EBUS + ION proficiency preferred)
ACLS + Critical Care Procedures Required
Availability: At least 1 full week/month ongoing Required

Schedule & Coverage

Inpatient rounding, admissions, call coverage
Call: 1:4 rotation
Credentialing timeframe: 60 days
Note: Facility will not confirm shifts until MSO confirms application file is 100% complete

Why Davenport, IA?

Located along the Mississippi River, Davenport offers a midwestern lifestyle with affordable living, cultural amenities, and outdoor recreation, making it an ideal location for both short- and long-term assignments.

How to Apply

Interested physicians are encouraged to share their CV and availability to explore this opportunity further.

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