Job Description

Korzen Health is seeking a skilled Interventional Pulmonologist to lead and expand a comprehensive pulmonary interventional program serving Los Angeles County Valley and surrounding communities. This is a unique opportunity for a physician to play a pivotal role in developing innovative strategies, enhancing high-quality pulmonary care, and shaping the future of the program in a growing community.

The provider will be based in 1 Community based hospital.

Position Highlights:

• Based at a community hospital with outpatient and inpatient responsibilities.

• Focus on program development, multidisciplinary collaboration , and advanced interventional procedures.

• Approximately two weeks of hospital call per month for unassigned patients.

Clinical Responsibilities:

Outpatient (Clinic):

• Evaluate and manage a broad range of pulmonary conditions, including asthma, COPD, ILD, pulmonary nodules, pulmonary hypertension, and sleep-related respiratory disorders.

• Longitudinal management of complex oncology-related pulmonary issues in collaboration with medical and radiation oncology.

• Pre- and post-procedural visits for interventional pulmonary procedures.

Inpatient (Hospital):

• Provide consultative pulmonology services for admitted patients, including ED and non-ICU consults.

• Support hospitalists and intensivists with respiratory management and diagnostic evaluations.

• Perform and interpret advanced bronchoscopic and pleural procedures, including:

  • Diagnostic bronchoscopy

  • Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) for mediastinal staging

  • Navigational/robotic bronchoscopy for peripheral lung lesions

  • Endobronchial therapies (stent placement, debulking, etc.)

  • Thoracentesis, chest tube placement, and other pleural procedures

• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences (e.g., tumor board) and quality initiatives.

Program Development & Quality:

• Assist with creating protocols, pathways, and quality initiatives related to lung cancer screening, lung nodule management, COPD, and other key pulmonary conditions.

• Engage in community outreach, education, and physician engagement.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease.

• Pulmonary & Critical Care fellowship-trained preferred (critical care coverage optional depending on role design).

• Eligible for California medical license and DEA.

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