Job Description – Consultant Pulmonologist
Suncoast Hospital, Bengaluru
Position
Consultant Pulmonologist (Full-Time/Visiting)
Department
Pulmonology & Critical Care
Reporting To
Medical Director
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Pulmonologist to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with respiratory diseases. The consultant will provide comprehensive outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and ICU respiratory care while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases.
- Diagnose and treat:
- Asthma
- COPD
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- Bronchiectasis
- Pleural diseases
- Sleep apnea
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Lung nodules and lung cancer (in coordination with Oncology)
- Conduct OPD consultations and inpatient rounds.
- Manage respiratory emergencies.
- Provide ICU consultations for mechanically ventilated patients.
- Interpret chest X-rays, CT scans, ABGs, and pulmonary investigations.
- Perform pulmonary function test (PFT) interpretation.
- Manage oxygen therapy and non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP).
Procedural Responsibilities
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
- Endobronchial biopsy (where applicable)
- Pleural aspiration
- Intercostal chest drain insertion
- Medical thoracoscopy (if trained)
- Ultrasound-guided pleural procedures
- Sleep study interpretation
- Pulmonary rehabilitation planning
Patient Care
- Educate patients regarding respiratory diseases.
- Smoking cessation counseling.
- Long-term respiratory disease management.
- Follow evidence-based treatment protocols.
- Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
Academic Responsibilities
- Participate in CMEs and academic meetings.
- Conduct teaching sessions for junior doctors and nurses.
- Assist in hospital quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in research and clinical audits.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Ensure NABH-compliant documentation.
- Participate in infection control programs.
- Coordinate with ICU, Emergency, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Physiotherapy departments.
- Participate in hospital outreach programs and health camps.
Qualifications
- MBBS
- MD/DNB Pulmonary Medicine (Respiratory Medicine)
- Or chest medicine
Experience
- Fresh specialists with strong procedural skills may also apply.
Skills
- Excellent clinical judgment.
- Bronchoscopy skills preferred.
- Mechanical ventilation expertise.
- Interpretation of PFT and sleep studies.
- Strong communication and patient counseling.
- Team-oriented approach.
- Emergency decision-making ability.
Working Hours
- OPD as per schedule.
- Daily inpatient rounds.
- ICU consultation as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹66,594.65 - ₹204,382.36 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
