Physician - Pulmonary Critical Care

Job Description

We are seeking a Pulmonary Critical Care Physician for a 60-day assignment in Iowa, starting Jun 14, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient management, including ventilation procedures, line insertions, diagnostic/therapeutic taps, and various critical care procedures for conditions like asthma, COPD, and pneumonia. Schedule details for this opportunity are to be determined.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ventilation Management Procedures Required: Invasive (ETT/NT/Tracheostomy), Non-Invasive (BiPAP/CPAP)
• Required Insertions: Central Line, Arterial Line
• Diagnostic/Therapeutic Taps Required: Paracentesis, Thoracentesis
• Procedures Required: Chest tube insertion, Bronchoscopy, Bronchoscopy w/ Bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL), Evaluation and Management of Acute Volume/BP Issues, Pulmonary Function Testing, Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), ION
• Treatment and Management of: Asthma, Bronchiolitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pneumonia, Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary Vascular Disease, Pulmonary Nodules

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Pulmonary Disease
• EMR: Cerner; Epic

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.