- Location
- New York, New York, United States · published
- Type
- Full-time
- Source
- Workable
Description
JOB TITLE (#2377): Pulmonologist - Bronx, NY
Board Certified or Board Eligible
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Pulmonologist to fill an opening with a multi-specialty practice located in Bronx, New York.
Responsibilities of the Pulmonologist:
- Consult with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
- Diagnose and treat conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.
- Use and interpret pulmonological exams and tests to aid in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary diseases and conditions, including CT scans, chest fluoroscopies, ultrasounds, and bronchoscopies.
- Perform various specialized procedures to acquire samples of the chest wall lining or the lungs for further analysis.
- Provide immunizations against preventable cardiopulmonary diseases.
- Maintain detailed notes of appointments with patients including comments, tests and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
- Refer patients to cardiothoracic surgeons when necessary.
- Advise cardiothoracic surgeons of the risk status of patients and recommend interventions to minimize risk, especially in tuberculosis cases.
- Provide support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
- Conduct research into the testing and development of new medications and methods of treatment.