Pulmonologist - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

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Position Summary:

The FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine seeks a dynamic and collaborative clinical faculty member at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor to serve as a Pulmonologist, a highly skilled and specialized medical professional responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of pulmonary diseases and conditions. This position involves providing exemplary patient care, engaging in cutting-edge research, and participating in teaching and mentorship activities within an academic medical center setting. The primary work site for this position is the University’s affiliate hospital, Broward Health North.

The mission of the Schmidt College of Medicine as a community-based medical school is to advance the health and well-being of our community by training future generations of humanistic clinicians and scientists and translating discovery to patient-centered care. We are committed to providing educational programs, in partnership with our hospital affiliates, that enable our medical students and residents to become active, self-directed, life-long learners; equip our graduates to effectively treat the patients that they are most likely to encounter in their practices; produce graduates with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and self-awareness required to practice effective, humanistic, patient-centered, evidence-based medicine; emphasize the centrality of collaborative relationships in the provision of the highest quality comprehensive health care; and foster and value collaboration among medical specialties, and between academic medicine and community health care professionals.

The Pulmonologist - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor will have the following specific responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical history review, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests, to diagnose and treat a wide range of pulmonary conditions. Develop individualized treatment plans and provide ongoing medical management.
• Diagnostic Testing: Utilize a variety of diagnostic tools, such as chest X-rays, CT scans, EBUS, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and interpretation of pulmonary function tests.
• Treatment Interventions: Prescribe and manage appropriate medications, lifestyle modifications, and other non-invasive treatment interventions for pulmonary conditions. Refer patients for specialized interventions or surgeries as necessary.
• Community Outreach: Engage in community education and outreach initiatives to promote pulmonary health, raise awareness about risk factors, and provide guidance for preventive measures. Participate in health fairs, community seminars, and educational campaigns.
• Collaboration and Consultation: Collaborate with primary care physicians, other specialists, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care. Provide consultations and second opinions for complex cases.
• Teaching and Mentorship: Contribute to the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows. Facilitate didactic lectures, case discussions, and clinical training experiences. Supervise and evaluate trainees' performance.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care, safety, and outcomes. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical guidelines, protocols, and evidence-based practices.
• Professional Development: Stay updated with the latest advancements in pulmonology through continuous education, attending conferences, workshops, and engaging in professional organizations. Maintain licensure and board certification.
• Electronic Health Records (EHR): Utilize the electronic health record system effectively to document patient encounters, review test results, and ensure accurate and timely record-keeping.
• Administrative and Leadership Responsibilities: Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and administrative duties as needed. Contribute to strategic planning, resource allocation, and program development efforts.
• Collaborate with practice director in new patient recruitment to ensure successful enrollment numbers are met on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Participate in patient recruitment events that are within scope of practice and skill set.
• Follow College of Medicine organizational protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Liaise with COM Marketing a