Physician Pulmonologist

Akershus University Hospital (Ahus) is seeking a full-time board-eligible/board-certified Physician Pulmonologist to join our team. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to influence your both your personal workday and the work environment. The selected candidate will enjoy a busy clinic schedule at our dedicated medical department in Kongsvinger, Norway. This is a great career opportunity to join an existing, high functioning pulmonologist practice with a very strong referral base. Favorable work/life balance. At Ahus we are looking for those who are talented and inspiring - those who are looking for opportunities to improve lives. We want you to find more than just a career here. We want you to make the extraordinary possible. The medical department in Kongsvinger is in a development phase where we are increasing our capacity to be able to treat the growing number of emergency patients in the vicinity. We are excited to add a pulmonologist to our team. The medical outpatient clinic has a well-equipped respiratory physiology lab with the possibility for spirometry, gas diffusion, static lung volume, FeNo and provocation tests. We currently have three pulmonary nurses in the outpatient clinic. Consultants currently have a working pattern arranged across a rota cycle of 8 weeks and supervise two levels of junior doctors. The intensive care unit has modern cardiological monitoring equipment, where 4 out of 6 beds are internal medical monitoring. We are seeking a pulmonologist who enjoys that following tasks: Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and disorders of the respiratory system. Interview patients to obtain information such as complaints, symptoms, medical histories, and family histories. Examine patients to obtain information about lung function and associated systems. Perform or interpret the outcomes of procedures, diagnostic tests, or pulmonary function tests such as lung volume, spirometry, biopsies, and bronchoscopies. Order and interpret results of laboratory analyses. Diagnose and treat respiratory conditions based on interpretation of examination findings, histories, or test results. The department prides itself on being well-organized, having a quick turnaround time and a friendly working environment. The department offers good opportunities for professional development. In addition to the diagnostic workload, other activities include multidisciplinary work. Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!

Duties and responisbilities:

• Inpatient consults
• Supervision and guidance of junior doctors
• Evaluate referrals

Qualifications:

• Certified qualifications in the specialty in pulmonary disease issued by the Norwegian Directorate of Health, this includes qualifications and willingness to be on call
• Foreign applicants may apply, with the requirement that they obtain Norwegian medical authorization and certification in the specialty of pulmonologist before taking the position  
• Applicants who do not speak Norwegian, Swedish or Danish must acquire such skills within 24 month following their appointment and must be fluent in English in the interim period

We can offer:

• A challenging and friendly working environment
• High academic standards
• A favorable pension arrangement
• Advantageous welfare conditions
• An inclusive workplace
• Pay grade depending on qualifications
• Help with finding a place to live and kindergarten if needed

ContactsMaximilian Wolfgang Fruth, Head of Department, 96871418

LocationParkvegen 35

2212 Kongsvinger

Key information:Employer: Akershus universitetssykehus HF

The candidate must be approved by the Norwegian Health authority