Physician-Pulmonologist/Critical Care-Lakeview Hospital- Northshore (Covington)

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Physician - Pulmonologist/Critical Care

Lakeview Hospital | Covington, LA

LCMC Health

Lakeview Hospital, part of the LCMC Health system, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pulmonologist/Critical Care Physician to join our growing, collaborative team in Covington, Louisiana.

This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a community-focused hospital with access to advanced resources, strong administrative support, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Position Overview

The Pulmonologist/Critical Care Physician will provide comprehensive medical care to patients with pulmonary and critical care needs. This role includes inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, clinical leadership, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care for pulmonary and critically ill patients
• Perform patient evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment planning
• Respond to patient calls, messages, and consultation requests in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation, including daily patient encounters
• Recognize and appropriately respond to emergencies in alignment with organizational protocols
• Identify and report signs of abuse or neglect in accordance with policy

Patient Access & Scheduling

• Participate in an equitable physician call schedule
• Provide patient access through clinic and hospital-based services using established scheduling templates

Safety & Quality

• Adhere to all safety, infection control, and regulatory standards
• Implement standard and transmission-based precautions to ensure patient and staff safety
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain a clean, safe clinical and hospital environment and report any concerns

Leadership (if applicable)

• Support provider engagement, communication, and operational alignment
• Assist with provider scheduling and call coverage planning
• Participate in performance reviews and provider development initiatives

Qualifications

Education & Training

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Completion of accredited residency (Internal Medicine) and fellowship in Pulmonary/Critical Care

Licensure & Certifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
• Active (or eligible for) Louisiana medical license
• Required Certifications:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

About Lakeview Hospital & LCMC Health

Lakeview Hospital is a leading community hospital serving the Northshore region, known for its patient-centered care and expanding specialty services. As part of LCMC Health, providers benefit from a connected network of hospitals and clinical services across the Greater New Orleans area.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative and supportive physician team
• Established referral network and strong community presence
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary.

Lakeview Hospital, the center of LCMC Health's extraordinary community of care on the Northshore, provides the only Level II trauma center in St. Tammany Parish. Along with our signature healthcare and wellness services, we continuously adopt the latest treatments, technologies, and medical innovations to better serve our patients. Learn more about Lakeview Hospital and our nationally recognized standards of excellence for heart, stroke, orthopedic, and women's care.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do.

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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