Pulmonary Critical Care Physician Needed for Locums Coverage at InpatientFacility in Chattanooga, T
LocumTenens.com
Franklin, TN, 37068, USA
- Healthcare
Locums role with flexible 7-day blocks in scenic Chattanooga and rapid credentialing support. Pulmonary Critical Care Physician — locums inpatient coverage, day shifts with night call, multiple onsite hospitals in Chattanooga, TN; 7-day assignments throughout 2026; average ~30 days/month coverage; inpatient adult med-surg ICU and consults. - Board Certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
- Proficiency in tracheal intubation, central lines, chest tubes, arterial/ dialysis catheter placement, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, bronchoscopy
- Experience managing 4–15 adult ICU patients/day
- Active medical license (TN or eligible) and malpractice coverage
- Availability for night call
Full description
This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id:
ORD-211845-MD-TN Title:
MD Dates Needed:
7 days straight throughout 2026 Shift Type:
Day Shift Assignment Type:
Inpatient Call Required:
Yes Board Certification Required:
Yes Job Duration:
Locums About the Facility
This premier healthcare facility provides comprehensive pulmonary services with both inpatient critical care capabilities and maintains appropriate staffing and equipment to support specialized pulmonary procedures. About the Facility Location
Chattanooga is a vibrant \"Scenic City\" in southeastern Tennessee nestled along the Tennessee River and Appalachian foothills. Known for outdoor adventure, it features Lookout Mountain, the Tennessee Aquarium, and a revitalized riverfront. As a former industrial hub turned tech-forward, it offers a high quality of life. About the Clinician's Workday
The clinician will provide comprehensive pulmonary critical care coverage during day shifts with night call responsibilities, managing adult medical and surgical patients. Daily responsibilities include admissions, cross coverage, and pulmonary consultations with an average of 30 days per month coverage. The position requires proficiency in essential procedures including tracheal intubation, central lines, chest tubes, arterial lines, dialysis catheter placement, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, conscious sedation, and bronchoscopy. The clinician will manage patients across multiple locations with variable census ranging from 4-15 patients per day depending on facility assignment.
Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:
4-5 patients per day at one location, max 10 at another location, 10-15 at Glenwood Support Staff:
In house hospitalists, ER MD, respiratory therapy, ICU Nursing Patient Population:
Adults Call Ratio/Schedule:
Night Call Location Type:
On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required:
No Government:
No Shift Times:
Day shift with night call coverage Procedures Required:
Tracheal intubation, central lines, chest tubes, arterial lines, dialysis catheter, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture CertificationsRequired:
Board Certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine required
Why choose LocumTenens.com?
Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
Digital hub for assignment details
ORD-211845-MD-TN Title:
MD Dates Needed:
7 days straight throughout 2026 Shift Type:
Day Shift Assignment Type:
Inpatient Call Required:
Yes Board Certification Required:
Yes Job Duration:
Locums About the Facility
This premier healthcare facility provides comprehensive pulmonary services with both inpatient critical care capabilities and maintains appropriate staffing and equipment to support specialized pulmonary procedures. About the Facility Location
Chattanooga is a vibrant \"Scenic City\" in southeastern Tennessee nestled along the Tennessee River and Appalachian foothills. Known for outdoor adventure, it features Lookout Mountain, the Tennessee Aquarium, and a revitalized riverfront. As a former industrial hub turned tech-forward, it offers a high quality of life. About the Clinician's Workday
The clinician will provide comprehensive pulmonary critical care coverage during day shifts with night call responsibilities, managing adult medical and surgical patients. Daily responsibilities include admissions, cross coverage, and pulmonary consultations with an average of 30 days per month coverage. The position requires proficiency in essential procedures including tracheal intubation, central lines, chest tubes, arterial lines, dialysis catheter placement, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, conscious sedation, and bronchoscopy. The clinician will manage patients across multiple locations with variable census ranging from 4-15 patients per day depending on facility assignment.
Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:
4-5 patients per day at one location, max 10 at another location, 10-15 at Glenwood Support Staff:
In house hospitalists, ER MD, respiratory therapy, ICU Nursing Patient Population:
Adults Call Ratio/Schedule:
Night Call Location Type:
On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required:
No Government:
No Shift Times:
Day shift with night call coverage Procedures Required:
Tracheal intubation, central lines, chest tubes, arterial lines, dialysis catheter, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture CertificationsRequired:
Board Certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine required
Why choose LocumTenens.com?
Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
Digital hub for assignment details
Location restriction