Full-Time

Pulmonary Critical Care Physician

Posted on 3/26/2026

LCMC Health

LCMC Health

Nonprofit health system delivering hospital care

No salary listed

New Orleans, LA, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • A Doctoral Degree in Medicine or Osteopathy is required.
  • Completed residency training is required.
  • Medical Physician Licensure through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners is required.
  • American Heart Association, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications are required.
  • Proficiency in ICD-10 and Current Procedural Terminology Fourth Edition coding is required.
  • Proficiency in computer software is required.
Responsibilities
  • The physician provides medical care and treatment to patients.
  • The physician provides consultation and medical supervision to the clinical staff.
  • The physician performs routine examinations, diagnoses and provides treatment for illnesses and injuries to promote the patients' overall well-being and provides immunizations according to medical or school guidelines.
  • The physician responds to patients' calls and messages and attends to patients to ensure quality care.
  • The physician maintains patient and business records including the completion of daily patient encounters.
  • The physician observes patients for signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect and reports immediately in accordance with appropriate policy.
  • The physician recognizes emergencies and responds appropriately in adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
  • The physician participates in a physician call schedule evenly distributed between providers and offers patient meeting slots as deemed by the designed template.
  • The physician assists with compliance to safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement and other regulatory standards.
  • The physician implements standard and transmission-based precautions and ensures patient safety during clinic visits in accordance with hospital/regulatory policies.
  • The physician maintains a clean clinic working environment.
  • The physician reports any safety hazards or violations in the patient or clinic environment to the clinic manager or designee.
  • The Medical Director duties (if applicable) include ensuring provider compliance with patient access and patient care, communicating provider concerns to administration, communicating initiatives and solutions to providers, completing provider assessment and reviews, and developing and maintaining work and call schedules.

LCMC Health operates a non-profit health system in New Orleans and across the Gulf Coast with nine hospital locations, urgent care centers, and physician practices. It coordinates medical care across hospitals and clinics to treat the whole patient, not just the condition, through a large network of specialists. The system differentiates itself with a family-like, hospitable approach, a strong local network, and partnerships with universities to bring the latest care and train future clinicians. Its goal is to provide the best possible care for every person in its communities and to lead the Gulf Coast toward a healthier future.

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Headquarters

New Orleans, Louisiana

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • $775M expansions include $216M at East Jefferson General Hospital since 2020.
  • Gregory A. Nielsen appointed EJGH CEO to lead investments.
  • Dawn Zell Wright recruited as CHRO to strengthen HR leadership.

What critics are saying

  • $216M EJGH expansions strain capital, increasing debt in 12-24 months.
  • HR turmoil from turnover raises costs in New Orleans market within 6-12 months.
  • Symposium overreliance lets Ochsner capture neurology share in 18-36 months.

What makes LCMC Health unique

  • Neuroscience Institute hosts October 24, 2025 Alzheimer's symposium at University Medical Center.
  • Healthy Brain Aging Initiative promotes cognitive health programs uniquely.
  • Mardi Gras health partnerships enhance community safety support.

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