Pulmonary Critical Care Physician - Locum Tenens Opportunity in Gadsden, Alabama
Join a short-term locum tenens physician opportunity in Gadsden, Alabama, where you will provide pulmonary and critical care coverage in a busy ICU setting. This pulmonology and critical care medicine role offers the chance to make an immediate impact while working alongside a collaborative care team in a welcoming Southern community with scenic outdoor spaces and easy access to Birmingham-area amenities. Apply now to explore this rewarding healthcare job.
Job Details
- Setting: ICU
- Start Date: September 17, 2026
- End Date: September 21, 2026
- Employment Type: Locum tenens
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $5,870 - $6,950
- Location: Gadsden, Alabama
- Location Highlights: A comfortable Southern community with a relaxed pace, beautiful natural surroundings, and easy access to Birmingham-area amenities and travel connections.
- Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 14 days
- Required Certification: BLS
- Board Status: Board certified or board eligible required
- Fellowship: Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowship preferred
Job Requirements
- Active physician license and eligibility to practice in the applicable state
- Minimum of 1 year of pulmonary medicine or critical care experience preferred
- Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease or Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
- Completion of a pulmonary or critical care fellowship preferred
- BLS certification required
- Strong experience managing complex ICU patients
- Ability to perform or assist with critical care and pulmonary procedures as needed
Responsibilities
- Provide pulmonary and critical care coverage for ICU patients
- Manage medical critical care cases including cardiac and respiratory arrest/failure, sepsis, metabolic disorders, renal failure, overdose/poisoning, and drowning
- Support surgical critical care patients, including pre- and post-operative general, vascular, orthopedic, neuro, and cardiothoracic cases
- Manage mechanical ventilation, including invasive and non-invasive ventilation strategies
- Perform chest tube insertion and other essential ICU procedures when required
- Provide diagnosis and treatment for acute pulmonary and critical care conditions
- Collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality patient care
- Utilize preferred procedures such as bronchoscopy, central line insertion, arterial line insertion, thoracentesis, and diagnostic taps when clinically indicated
Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your locum tenens pulmonology career in Gadsden, Alabama.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.