Locum Pulmonology & Critical Care Physician — Inpatient 24Hour InHouse Call (Longview, TX)

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We’re seeking a board-certified Pulmonology & Critical Care physician to provide in-house, 24-hour call coverage at a Longview, TX hospital. This locum tenens role focuses on inpatient care with both clinical duties and call responsibilities, starting September 4, 2026 and continuing on an ongoing basis. The typical shift is 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. (24-hour call) with a 30-minute response expectation.

Schedule highlights (specific coverage blocks):

• Sep 4–8, 2026
• Sep 25 – Oct 2, 2026
• Oct 16–20, 2026
• Oct 30 – Nov 4, 2026

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide 24-hour in-house pulmonary and critical care coverage for the ICU and hospital consults.
• Manage ventilator and respiratory failure cases using both invasive and non-invasive strategies.
• Perform bronchoscopies, thoracenteses, chest tube placements, pleural biopsies, pleurodesis, and other advanced pulmonary procedures.
• Handle critical care scenarios including cardiac/respiratory arrest, sepsis, metabolic and renal failure, trauma, burns, and overdoses.
• Place and manage invasive lines and devices such as central lines, arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheters, IABP, temporary pacemakers, dialysis catheters, and perform ICP evaluation/management.
• Round on ICU patients, provide consults across services, and respond to in-hospital emergencies.
• Interpret and perform pulmonary function testing.

Patient and facility details:

• Average daily census: ~15 patients/day with about 3 admissions/day.
• Rounding: Both ICU and consults.
• EMR: Athena/Medhost.
• Mid-level support: 4 PAs/NPs available.

Privileges, licensing, and credentials:

• Hospital temporary privileges available; hospital privileges not required beforehand.
• Must be Board Certified in Pulmonology & Critical Care.
• TX medical license or an active Universal License under the IMLC.
• Fellowship in Pulmonary/Critical Care required.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS.

Logistics:

• This assignment is supplemental coverage.
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are provided by the staffing agency.

If you’re comfortable with high-acuity inpatient care, advanced pulmonary procedures, and 24-hour in-house coverage, this is a strong opportunity to join a supported team in Longview.