Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician

17 hours ago


Lubbock, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA AMARILLO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

(PULMONOLOGIST) SCOPE OF PRACTICE

SPECIALTY SERVICE

SCOPE OF PRACTICE:

All providers who are granted privileges in VA Amarillo Health Care System are allowed to provide, deliver and/or interpret professional services (within the scope of their license) in all care settings. It is understood that the requested privileges (as marked below) represent only the requested privileges in the areas in which the applicant believes he/she meets the applicable standards of education, training, Board Certification and demonstrated proficiency.

CORE PRIVILEGES:

All (Pulmonologist) who are granted privileges to provide, deliver and/or interpret are hereby granted the following core privileges:

  • The Pulmonologist is responsible for patient care, patient/family education and participation in any indicated clinical research in pulmonary medicine. The pulmonologist provides comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of pulmonary medicine/sleep spectrum as noted in privileges granted. The Scope of these activities covers all phases of ambulatory care. Other responsibilities may include education of medical students and residents and/or supervision of other providers. Most of the pulmonologist s time is devoted to patient care and education, with the remaining time set aside for performance improvement activities, creative research to improve patient care, activities sufficient to maintain proficiency in state-of-the-art pulmonary care. Care will be provided to the Amarillo VA Healthcare System, physical duty location is the Amarillo, TX.

  • 2. Documents care provided in the computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) in accordance with Amarillo VA Health Care System requirement.
  • Documents the detailed, targeted, initial history and physical examination required for evaluation in the electronic tools(s) required by VA.
  • Obtains consent and documents procedures performed for which the pulmonary specialist is responsible. Provides education and counseling of patients and families in preventative care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
  • Review and revise policies and scope of practice/standards of operation to meet the needs of the National VA and Amarillo VA Health Care System mandates.
  • Review and guide protocols in chronic patient managements including coordinating efforts with prosthetics department to meet patient s needs and maintain fiscal responsibility.

  1. Writes medical orders and prescriptions for non-controlled and controlled substances, as necessary, for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State law.

Responds to and completes consults received for the evaluation of pulmonary and sleep, including Performing comprehensive, detailed, targeted, initial history and physical examinations in compliance with national guidelines.

Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, X-rays, PFTs, electrocardiograms (EKG s) and other tests.



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