Pulmonology-Critical Care job located in Louisville, Kentucky

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Practice Details

• Seeking a BE/BC Pulmonologist / Critical Care physician  

• Physician will be performing procedures that include but not limited to:

  • Insertion/management of chest tube

  • Insertion/ management of central venous catheters

  • Bronchoscopy w/wo biopsy

  • Paracentesis, thoracentesis

  • Mechanical ventilation management, chronic and acute

  • Travel between UofL Health facilities within the Louisville metro area may be required.

  • Percutaneous tracheostomy
     
  • Tracheal intubations
     
  • Moderate Sedation/Analgesia

Community Details

• Louisville is currently the 28th largest city in the US
• Bursting with opportunity and activities year round including numerous festivals and events; most popular, the world-famous Kentucky Derby. 
• Located along the Ohio River, Louisville Metro, also affectionately known as Kentuckiana, boasts urban amenities a vibrant downtown, nationally-recognized restaurants, and a thriving arts scene
• Home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the state of Kentucky. 
• Plenty of forests, rivers, and quarries for people who like to hike, bike, boat, or camp. 
• The Big Four, a walking bridge in downtowns Waterfront Park, gives visitors a spectacular view of the Ohio River.

Compensation Details

Benefits include:

• Competitive base salary plus w/ RVU
• Robust recruitment package including signing bonus and relocation
• Annul CME Allowance
• Retirement plans, full health, dental and vision
• FREE TUITION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOR EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDANTS
• Affiliation with an academic health system-UofL Health

Top Five Things to Do

1. Keeneland
2. Kentucky Horse Park
3. Mary Todd Lincoln House
4. Alltech's Lexington Brewing & Distillery
5. The Arboretum