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The Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, NY is recruiting a clinically oriented full-time academic BC/BE pediatric pulmonologist to become the sixth member of the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Candidates should have experience with all aspects of clinical pediatric pulmonology but will favor working in the inpatient setting supporting a robust consultative service in the hospital, PICU, PCICU and NICU. Applicants should be enthusiastic about the care of infants and children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and other developmental lung disorders and should have experience working with the technology dependent population. Experience managing tracheostomy tubes is valued.
In addition to general pulmonary inpatient and outpatient clinical work, expertise with flexible bronchoscopy is required. Interventional flexible bronchoscopy skills are valued. Further, the candidate will provide the leading pulmonary support for the multidisciplinary NICU based Chronic Lung Care (CLC) Program, working closely with a team of providers including a neonatologist and a nurse practitioner in a well-established BPD program with expectations of weekly inpatient rounding, multi-disciplinary outpatient clinics and active involvement in the institutions chapter of the BPD Collaborative.
An academic rank of assistant professor is anticipated, with actual rank commensurate with experience. Kravis Children’s Hospital continues to grow and offers competitive salary and benefits. New York City remains a world capital and has emerged strongly from the pandemic with premier cultural, community, and professional opportunities with unmatched potential to fulfill professional, personal, and family goals.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited program
- Successful completion of a 3-year Pediatric ACGME approved fellowship program
- Eligible for New York State Medical License
- Board certified or Board eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology
- Experience with flexible bronchoscopy
- Meet eligibility requirements for an appointment to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ventilator management
- Interventional bronchoscopy
- Comfort with diagnosis and management of pulmonary vascular disease
- Experience diagnosing and managing childhood diffuse and interstitial lung disease
- Sleep medicine board certified/board eligible
COMPENSATION
- Compensation range from 240K to 295K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits).
Salary Disclosure Information:
Mount Sinai Health System provides a salary range to comply with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, historical collections, and hospital/community need. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to:
Physician Recruitment Department
Mount Sinai Health System
Physician.recruitment@mountsinai.org
Strength through Unity and Inclusion
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.
ABOUT THE MOUNT SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
INTRODUCTION
The Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, NY is recruiting a clinically oriented full-time academic BC/BE pediatric pulmonologist to become the sixth member of the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Candidates should have experience with all aspects of clinical pediatric pulmonology but will favor working in the inpatient setting supporting a robust consultative service in the hospital, PICU, PCICU and NICU. Applicants should be enthusiastic about the care of infants and children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and other developmental lung disorders and should have experience working with the technology dependent population. Experience managing tracheostomy tubes is valued.
In addition to general pulmonary inpatient and outpatient clinical work, expertise with flexible bronchoscopy is required. Interventional flexible bronchoscopy skills are valued. Further, the candidate will provide the leading pulmonary support for the multidisciplinary NICU based Chronic Lung Care (CLC) Program, working closely with a team of providers including a neonatologist and a nurse practitioner in a well-established BPD program with expectations of weekly inpatient rounding, multi-disciplinary outpatient clinics and active involvement in the institutions chapter of the BPD Collaborative.
An academic rank of assistant professor is anticipated, with actual rank commensurate with experience. Kravis Children’s Hospital continues to grow and offers competitive salary and benefits. New York City remains a world capital and has emerged strongly from the pandemic with premier cultural, community, and professional opportunities with unmatched potential to fulfill professional, personal, and family goals.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited program
- Successful completion of a 3-year Pediatric ACGME approved fellowship program
- Eligible for New York State Medical License
- Board certified or Board eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology
- Experience with flexible bronchoscopy
- Meet eligibility requirements for an appointment to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ventilator management
- Interventional bronchoscopy
- Comfort with diagnosis and management of pulmonary vascular disease
- Experience diagnosing and managing childhood diffuse and interstitial lung disease
- Sleep medicine board certified/board eligible
COMPENSATION
- Compensation range from 240K to 295K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits).
Salary Disclosure Information:
Mount Sinai Health System provides a salary range to comply with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, historical collections, and hospital/community need. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to:
Physician Recruitment Department
Mount Sinai Health System
Physician.recruitment@mountsinai.org
Strength through Unity and Inclusion
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.
ABOUT THE MOUNT SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Pulmonologist
Confirm your program's STEM classification
Pulmonology fellowships tied to biomedical sciences or clinical research often qualify for STEM OPT extension. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before accepting a position, as the classification determines whether you get 12 or 36 months of OPT.
Secure ECFMG certification before OPT begins
Most U.S. hospitals require active ECFMG certification for international medical graduates. Without it, your OPT authorization won't help you start work. Begin the certification process during residency, well before your program end date approaches.
Target academic medical centers first
Academic hospitals and university health systems are more experienced with OPT paperwork and H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines. They hire pulmonology fellows regularly and often have dedicated HR staff who understand work authorization requirements for international medical graduates.
Time your OPT application around fellowship graduation
OPT must be applied for within a specific window relative to your program end date. Work with your DSO at least 90 days before your fellowship ends to file on time and avoid any gap between graduation and authorized employment start.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship intent during interviews
OPT gives you up to three years, but you'll need H-1B sponsorship for long-term work authorization. Ask directly whether the hospital has sponsored H-1B visas for physicians before and whether they plan to do so for this role.
Document all clinical and research duties carefully
For STEM OPT extensions, your training plan must reflect work directly tied to your degree field. Keep detailed records of research involvement, clinical trial participation, and any academic responsibilities that demonstrate a direct connection to your STEM-designated program.
Pulmonologist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as pulmonologists in the United States?
Yes, but only if you hold a valid EAD and meet all state medical licensure requirements. Most states require ECFMG certification, USMLE completion, and an active fellowship or attending position at an accredited institution. Your OPT work authorization must be active before your first day of clinical work.
Does pulmonology qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree program's CIP code, not the job title itself. If your fellowship or graduate program is classified under a qualifying STEM category such as biomedical sciences or clinical research, you may be eligible for the 24-month extension. Confirm with your DSO and check your I-20 program classification before assuming eligibility.
How do I find pulmonologist roles that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by sponsorship willingness, making it far more efficient than searching general job boards. You can browse pulmonology and physician roles where employers have indicated openness to candidates on OPT or those requiring H-1B sponsorship shortly after.
What happens if my OPT expires before I complete my pulmonology fellowship?
If your OPT EAD expires mid-fellowship, you lose work authorization and must stop working immediately. The most common solution is your employer filing an H-1B petition under cap-exempt status, which hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research organizations can often do. Start the H-1B conversation with your program director at least six months before your EAD expires.
Do pulmonology employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Academic medical centers and large hospital systems have historically been strong H-1B sponsors for physicians. Pulmonologists are in high demand, particularly in critical care and sleep medicine subspecialties, which strengthens your negotiating position. Confirm sponsorship intent before signing any employment agreement, and request it in writing as part of your offer.