Pediatric - Pulmonology Physician
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Charleston, WV, 25301, USA
Charleston, WV, 25301, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- pediatric pulmonologist
- pediatric pulmonology
- pulmonary function test
This position is for a Pediatric Pulmonology Physician providing outpatient and inpatient care for pediatric patients up to age 21, including managing respiratory conditions such as cystic fibrosis and asthma. The role involves performing diagnostic procedures like pulmonary function tests and bronchoscopies, participating in shared on-call coverage, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary medical team. It requires board certification in pediatric pulmonology, experience with Cerner EMR, and compliance with hospital credentialing and licensing requirements.
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Pediatric Pulmonary Disease Physician
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Charleston, WV
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period: 01/05/2026 Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday Friday, Daytime Office Hours
- On-Call Shift Schedule: Home Call Coverage (when other pediatric pulmonologist is off)
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Ratio: Shared (alternating with other pediatric pulmonologist)
- Call Response Time: Within 30 minutes (expected) COVERAGE DATES
- Two weeks per month coverage starting January 2026
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Pediatric patients up to 21 years of age
- Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 20 patients per clinic day
- Admissions: As needed during inpatient consult coverage
- Rounding: Included when inpatient coverage applies
- Phone Consults: Yes, during call coverage
- Case Mix: General pediatric pulmonology, cystic fibrosis, asthma, and related respiratory conditions
FACILITY INFORMATION
- No. of Beds in Department: TBD (Women & Children's Division)
- Trauma Level: Adult Level IV
- EMR System: Cerner
- Office Equipment Available: Standard pulmonary diagnostic tools, spirometry, bronchoscopy suite
- Specialty Backup Available: Pediatrics, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work, Dietician
- Support Staff Available: Medical Assistants, CF Nurse/Coordinator, RT, Social Worker, Dietician
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage during colleague absences and ongoing support
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: 6090 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
- Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) interpretation
- Full PFT and spirometry readings
- Bronchoscopy
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: Active West Virginia license (willing to license)
- Board: Board Certified in Pediatric Pulmonology; Board Certified in General Pediatrics preferred
- DEA: Required
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Experience: Prior pediatric pulmonology experience preferred
- Other Qualifications: Familiarity with Cerner EMR system
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct outpatient pediatric pulmonology clinic, managing up to 20 patients per day
- Provide inpatient consults when covering for other pediatric pulmonologist
- Participate in shared call rotation (home call)
- Interpret and review pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and spirometry
- Perform bronchoscopies and related procedures as needed
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including CF Nurse, RT, Social Worker, and Dietician
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Cerner EMR




