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Protean Med LLC

Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician

Protean Med LLC, Davenport

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Location: Davenport, IA
Position Type: Locum Physician Pulmonary Critical Care

Overview

Opportunity for a Board-Certified or Eligible Pulmonary Critical Care Physician to join a busy inpatient practice in Davenport, IA. This is a long-term locum role starting January 2026 , with comprehensive critical care procedures and strong NP support.

Practice Highlights
  • Start Date: January 2026 Ongoing

  • Setting: Inpatient, ICU, Call, Rounding, Admitting

  • Call Ratio: 1:4

  • Patient Load:
    • 18 ICU patients/day (with NP support)
    • 10 non-ICU inpatients/day (with NP support)
    • 3 5 admissions/day

  • Trauma Level: III

  • Beds: 300 total 20 ICU beds

  • Group: 3 Critical Care Physicians (4th starting in 2025)

  • Other Coverage: No additional critical care physician on-site during locum shifts

  • EMR: Cerner

Required Procedures
  • Ventilation Management: Invasive (ETT/NT/Tracheostomy), Non-Invasive (BiPAP/CPAP)

  • Insertions: Central Line, Arterial Line

  • Diagnostic/Therapeutic Taps: Paracentesis, Thoracentesis

  • Procedures: Chest Tube Insertion, Bronchoscopy, BAL, Pulmonary Function Testing, Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), ION

  • Clinical Focus: Asthma, COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Nodules, Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Candidate Requirements
  • Board Certified (Pulmonary Critical Care) or Board Eligible Required

  • IA License or Active IMLC (LOQ at submission) Required

  • Clean Background Required

  • Fellowship in Pulmonary & Critical Care Required (EBUS + ION proficiency preferred)

  • ACLS + Critical Care Procedures Required

  • Availability: At least 1 full week/month ongoing Required

Schedule & Coverage
  • Inpatient rounding, admissions, call coverage

  • Call: 1:4 rotation

  • Credentialing timeframe: 60 days

  • Note: Facility will not confirm shifts until MSO confirms application file is 100% complete

Why Davenport, IA?

Located along the Mississippi River, Davenport offers a midwestern lifestyle with affordable living, cultural amenities, and outdoor recreation , making it an ideal location for both short- and long-term assignments.

How to Apply

Interested physicians are encouraged to share their CV and availability to explore this opportunity further.