Dignity Health

Interventional Pulmonology Physician

Dignity Health, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Overview

The Division of Interventional Pulmonary at Dignity Health Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI) is seeking to hire a third AABIP certified or eligible interventional pulmonary consultant. This position will provide interventional pulmonary and advanced diagnostics services primarily at Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC), Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (MGMC), but will also rotate at times to St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) and Dignity Health Cancer Institute (DHCI). The interventional pulmonologist will work in close collaboration with our thoracic surgery team, our lung cancer screening team and our advanced pulmonologists. This individual will also participate in our multidisciplinary thoracic tumor boards at CRMC and SJHMC.

The responsibilities of the position include inpatient consults, clinic and procedures. Experience in robotic bronchoscopy is preferred as it will help advance the existing Ion robotic bronchoscopy program.

Supervision:

The interventional pulmonologist will provide supervision to nurse practitioners and rotating trainees.

Educational and Research Policy:

The interventional pulmonologist will participate in clinical education ofmedical students and residents from Creighton University Health Sciences Campus - Phoenix. Clinical and bench research is strongly supported and desired.

Appointment:

Clinical assistant or associate professor with Creighton University School of Medicine.

REQUIREMENTS:

MD or DO Degree
ABIM certified in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
AABIP certified or eligible in Interventional Pulmonary
Completed ACGME Residency training with current ABMS Board Certification
Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital/surgical privileges at Dignity Health Arizona hospitals
Must obtain Arizona State medical licensure prior to starting the position

St. Josephs Norton Thoracic Institute has performed over 1,000 lung transplants. The lung transplant program, which launched in April 2007, cares for approximately 1,000 post-transplant patients and consistently ranks at the top nationally for lung transplant volume and quality.

Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area, is the flagship hospital of Dignity Health, and a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health system in the US. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Dignity Health Cancer Institute, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Josephs is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospitals patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Josephs.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. #HEC

Compensation:

We are offering a competitive salary and generous benefits package that includes premium-free insurance options, a matched 403b, employer-funded pension plan, relocation allowance for applicable physicians, CME benefit, and malpractice insurance.

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

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