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2855 Campus Drive
550
Plymouth, MN 55441
Date Posted:
April 30, 2026
Department:
62729900 Pulmonology and Sleep
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
Occasional
Job Summary:
Responsible for direct patient care by reviewing patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
Provides direct patient care to individuals specializing in the respiratory system.
Key Position Details:
This position will be a mix of inpatient and outpatient Pulmonology. No Critical Care
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
- Direct Patient Care.
- Provides direct patient care to individuals specializing in the respiratory system.
- Evaluates, diagnoses, provides consultation, medically manages and treats pulmonary disease patients.
- Reviews patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
- Evaluates, interprets, and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
- Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
- Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
- Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
- Charts in electronic format in accordance with licensure and scope.
- Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
- May provide care in an ambulatory clinic, inpatient or outpatient hospital setting.
- May participate in on-call rotation.
- Quality.
- Utilizes quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or work flows.
- May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine required.
- Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Internal Medicine required.
- Completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited Fellowship training program in Pulmonary Disease required.
- Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required with current certification or active participation in the examination process leading to certification.
- Accreditation in Pulmonary Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine or in Pulmonary Diseases by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine upon start date.
- ACLS/BLS Tier 3 - Multisource required upon start date.
- PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required depending on business unit upon start date.
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation - Multisource required depending on business unit upon start date.
- Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate upon hire required.
- Prescription Monitoring Program upon hire required.
- National Provider Identifier upon hire required.
Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently.
Pay Range
Pay Range: $401,700 to $446,300 per year.
The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Benefit Summary
At Allina Health, we believe safe, compassionate care starts with supporting those who provide it. That’s why we invest in your growth and well-being — professionally and personally. When you join our team, you’ll have access to comprehensive benefits designed to support your mind, body, spirit, and community.
Benefits include:
- Health & Wellness – Competitive medical and dental plans, plus optional vision, legal, and other voluntary benefits.
- Financial Protection – Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Retirement Savings – Includes employer match and an annual Allina contribution to your 401(k) plan, plus options for supplemental savings and deferred compensation plans.
- Professional Support – Reimbursement for state licensure, DEA registration, and board certification fees.
- Malpractice Coverage – Employer-paid insurance, including tail coverage.
- Student Loan Assistance – Guidance through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer).
- Education & Development – Generous annual CME allowance and technology stipend.
- Well-Being – Access to the Center for Provider Well-being which is committed to the promotion of professional fulfillment through organization and individual initiatives, research and education.
- Additional Perks – Many positions include relocation assistance, a signing bonus, educational assistance, and immigration support. Contact the recruiter for eligibility & details.
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Location Address:
2855 Campus Drive
550
Plymouth, MN 55441
Date Posted:
April 30, 2026
Department:
62729900 Pulmonology and Sleep
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
Occasional
Job Summary:
Responsible for direct patient care by reviewing patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
Provides direct patient care to individuals specializing in the respiratory system.
Key Position Details:
This position will be a mix of inpatient and outpatient Pulmonology. No Critical Care
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
- Direct Patient Care.
- Provides direct patient care to individuals specializing in the respiratory system.
- Evaluates, diagnoses, provides consultation, medically manages and treats pulmonary disease patients.
- Reviews patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
- Evaluates, interprets, and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
- Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
- Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
- Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
- Charts in electronic format in accordance with licensure and scope.
- Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
- May provide care in an ambulatory clinic, inpatient or outpatient hospital setting.
- May participate in on-call rotation.
- Quality.
- Utilizes quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or work flows.
- May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine required.
- Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Internal Medicine required.
- Completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited Fellowship training program in Pulmonary Disease required.
- Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required with current certification or active participation in the examination process leading to certification.
- Accreditation in Pulmonary Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine or in Pulmonary Diseases by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine upon start date.
- ACLS/BLS Tier 3 - Multisource required upon start date.
- PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required depending on business unit upon start date.
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation - Multisource required depending on business unit upon start date.
- Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate upon hire required.
- Prescription Monitoring Program upon hire required.
- National Provider Identifier upon hire required.
Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently.
Pay Range
Pay Range: $401,700 to $446,300 per year.
The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Benefit Summary
At Allina Health, we believe safe, compassionate care starts with supporting those who provide it. That’s why we invest in your growth and well-being — professionally and personally. When you join our team, you’ll have access to comprehensive benefits designed to support your mind, body, spirit, and community.
Benefits include:
- Health & Wellness – Competitive medical and dental plans, plus optional vision, legal, and other voluntary benefits.
- Financial Protection – Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Retirement Savings – Includes employer match and an annual Allina contribution to your 401(k) plan, plus options for supplemental savings and deferred compensation plans.
- Professional Support – Reimbursement for state licensure, DEA registration, and board certification fees.
- Malpractice Coverage – Employer-paid insurance, including tail coverage.
- Student Loan Assistance – Guidance through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer).
- Education & Development – Generous annual CME allowance and technology stipend.
- Well-Being – Access to the Center for Provider Well-being which is committed to the promotion of professional fulfillment through organization and individual initiatives, research and education.
- Additional Perks – Many positions include relocation assistance, a signing bonus, educational assistance, and immigration support. Contact the recruiter for eligibility & details.
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Pulmonologist
Verify your credentials before PERM begins
PERM requires your employer to attest your qualifications meet the minimum job requirements. Confirm your foreign medical degree and residency training are documented through ECFMG certification before the employer starts recruitment, or the labor certification can be invalidated.
Target J-1 waiver employers with PERM history
Hospitals that sponsor J-1 waiver physicians in underserved areas often already have green card filing infrastructure. Asking during interviews whether the facility has completed PERM for pulmonologists before signals you understand the process and filters out unprepared employers.
Search green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter pulmonologist openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not spending application cycles on facilities that have never navigated PERM for a physician role.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 with your prospective employer
Pulmonologist roles typically qualify for EB-2 given the fellowship training requirement, but some employers file under EB-3 for processing reasons. Confirm which category the employer intends to use before accepting an offer, since your priority date and wait time differ substantially by country of birth.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
DOL sets your minimum salary through the prevailing wage determination, which the employer submits to OFLC before filing PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your SOC code and geographic area before salary negotiations begin.
Understand concurrent filing eligibility at your priority date
If your EB-2 or EB-3 priority date is current under the Visa Bulletin, you may file your I-140 and I-485 concurrently, eliminating years of additional wait time. USCIS publishes monthly Visa Bulletins, and your filing window depends on your country of birth, not citizenship.
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Find Pulmonologist JobsPulmonologist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
How does EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a pulmonologist?
H-1B is a temporary status with two-to-three-year increments and an annual cap lottery that creates real uncertainty each cycle. EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition level. The trade-off is a longer process overall, but you're building toward a green card rather than renewing indefinitely. For most foreign-trained pulmonologists, the permanence is the decisive factor.
Which employers typically sponsor pulmonologists for green cards?
Academic medical centers affiliated with universities, large regional hospital systems, and VA facilities are the most consistent EB-2 and EB-3 sponsors for pulmonologists. These employers have established immigration counsel relationships and PERM filing experience. Smaller private pulmonary practices do sponsor occasionally, but they may lack in-house infrastructure to manage the multi-stage DOL and USCIS process efficiently.
How long does the PERM process take for a pulmonologist role?
PERM labor certification at DOL currently averages well over a year for standard processing, with analyst review timelines listed on the OFLC processing times page. After PERM approval, your employer files Form I-140 with USCIS. If your priority date is current, you can file Form I-485 concurrently. For applicants born in India or China, priority date backlogs can extend total wait times by years beyond the PERM and I-140 stages.
Can I search specifically for pulmonologist jobs where employers sponsor green cards?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter pulmonologist openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, drawn from DOL and USCIS filing data. That means you can focus your applications on facilities that have already navigated PERM for physician roles rather than asking employers to build a green card process from scratch around your hire.
Does my pulmonology fellowship count toward EB-2 advanced degree requirements?
Yes. An M.D. or D.O. followed by a residency and pulmonology fellowship satisfies the advanced degree standard for EB-2 classification. USCIS recognizes the combination of a U.S.-equivalent medical degree and post-graduate training as meeting the advanced degree threshold. Your employer's immigration attorney will document this equivalency in the I-140 petition, typically using your ECFMG certificate and training records as supporting evidence.
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