Consultant - Pulmonology Intensivist

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation and comprehensive care to patients with acute and chronic pulmonary diseases in ICU and non-ICU settings.
• Manage critically ill patients requiring ventilatory support, advanced respiratory care, and multi-organ monitoring.
• Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, pleural biopsy, and non-invasive ventilation (NIV).
• Interpret pulmonary function tests, radiological investigations, ABGs, and other diagnostics to guide treatment.
• Lead multidisciplinary rounds in the ICU and coordinate with intensivists, anesthetists, cardiologists, and infectious disease teams.
• Develop and implement ICU protocols and care pathways aligned with evidence-based practices and hospital guidelines.
• Participate in clinical audits, infection control initiatives, and quality improvement programs.
• Guide and mentor junior doctors, residents, and respiratory therapists in critical care practices.
• Ensure proper documentation, patient consent, family counseling, and medical record-keeping.
• Engage in continuous learning and remain updated with advancements in Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine.

Desired Candidate Profile

• MBBS with MD/DNB in Pulmonology or Internal Medicine and DM/DNB/Fellowship in Critical Care or Pulmonology.
• 5 to 9 years of hands-on experience managing ICU patients and pulmonary cases in a tertiary care or teaching hospital.
• Skilled in mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopy, pleural procedures, and critical care ultrasound.
• Strong clinical acumen with decision-making abilities in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.