Entry Level Pulmonary Physician Jobs
New grad pulmonary physician jobs open the door for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong residency training or fellowship work can carry far more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Piedmont Healthcare, SSM Health, and Indiana University Health hiring at this level now.
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Overview:
Serves as a member of the critical care team by assisting in the management of critically ill patients in the hospital. Applies specialized skills and knowledge related to all ICU settings in which they practice. Contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and consulting, and provides leadership to the organization.
Responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provides direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients within institutional guidelines and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of the patient’s physician.
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Obtains patient health histories and completes physical examinations and documents findings in accordance with hospital requirements.
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Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, explaining the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patients’ family, staff, and healthcare learners.
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Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon the patient’s clinical status and documents procedures in accordance with hospital requirements.
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Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway management including bag and mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation, ordering life-supporting drugs according to established protocols, and defibrillation according to Advanced Cardiac Life Support standards.
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Under physician direction and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital, inserts and manages arterial catheters, dialysis catheters, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, chest tubes, thoracenteses, endotracheal tubes, and extraglottic devices.
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Interfaces with patients using monitoring and instrumentation equipment, and directs and educates others in performing these functions.
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Formulates and implements a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the attending physician(s) and documents in medical records and appropriate narrative summaries.
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Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize the patient.
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Incorporates clinical research findings in the development and implementation of standards of care.
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Supports IRB-approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities, including but not limited to: obtaining consent; ordering diagnostic tests; recording laboratory and diagnostic results; administering therapeutic interventions; and documenting and reporting patient outcomes, including toxicities or adverse events.
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Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.
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Serves as a clinical expert and education consultant to nursing, members of the healthcare team, and the larger community.
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Identifies educational needs of the family and participates in teaching opportunities.
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Assesses educational needs, plans, provides, and evaluates educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary healthcare team, and community.
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Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Ability to participate in creating an environment that implements the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
- Ability to function independently and as a team member.
- Must be able to establish priorities and a course of action for managing several activities at once while observing deadlines, and to function and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
- Demonstrated a high level of critical thinking.
- Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience with coordinating and managing complex and multifaceted projects.
- Demonstrated a high level of motivation to learn and participate in activities to improve patient care.
- Must reflect a professional appearance and demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills.
- Skill and ability in electronic medical records applications.
- Skill and ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with team members and patients.
- Ability to understand legal issues that influence the practice of the APPs.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
DISCLAIMER
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
ADDENDUM
Medical/Surgical Critical Care:
- Competence in Airway management, including endotracheal intubation, placement of extraglottic devices, and safe use of RSI medications.
- Completion of a Difficult Airway Course.
- ACLS certification.
- Interpret ABGs, CXRs, ultrasounds, and CT of chest.
- Perform daily rounds.
- New consults, admissions, discharges, advanced care planning/discussing end of life care/POLST.
- Attends multidisciplinary rounds.
- Attends and participates in at least one hospital committee.
- Attends and participates in the Critical Care Center of Excellence.
- Attends and participates in journal club and grand rounds.
- Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis, assessment, and plan for each patient.
- Serves in the on-call pool for call-outs.
- Work closely with other consultant groups, RNs, and care coordinators.
- Maintain CME hours and state license/national recertification.
- Participate in the education and onboarding of new hires and fellows.
- Check emails regularly and respond promptly when necessary.
- Attends all staff meetings each year.
- Maintains procedural skills with the Additional Duties form on file with the state.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Graduate from a nursing program with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing Required and
Master’s degree in Nursing Required or
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistants program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board Required
Work Experience
2 years ICU experience Required
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia. OR Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP) Upon Hire Required and
Credentialed in all procedures, including intubations Upon Hire Required
Business Unit: Company Name: Piedmont Medical Care Corporation
Overview:
Serves as a member of the critical care team by assisting in the management of critically ill patients in the hospital. Applies specialized skills and knowledge related to all ICU settings in which they practice. Contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and consulting, and provides leadership to the organization.
Responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Provides direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients within institutional guidelines and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of the patient’s physician.
-
Obtains patient health histories and completes physical examinations and documents findings in accordance with hospital requirements.
-
Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, explaining the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patients’ family, staff, and healthcare learners.
-
Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon the patient’s clinical status and documents procedures in accordance with hospital requirements.
-
Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway management including bag and mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation, ordering life-supporting drugs according to established protocols, and defibrillation according to Advanced Cardiac Life Support standards.
-
Under physician direction and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital, inserts and manages arterial catheters, dialysis catheters, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, chest tubes, thoracenteses, endotracheal tubes, and extraglottic devices.
-
Interfaces with patients using monitoring and instrumentation equipment, and directs and educates others in performing these functions.
-
Formulates and implements a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the attending physician(s) and documents in medical records and appropriate narrative summaries.
-
Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize the patient.
-
Incorporates clinical research findings in the development and implementation of standards of care.
-
Supports IRB-approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities, including but not limited to: obtaining consent; ordering diagnostic tests; recording laboratory and diagnostic results; administering therapeutic interventions; and documenting and reporting patient outcomes, including toxicities or adverse events.
-
Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.
-
Serves as a clinical expert and education consultant to nursing, members of the healthcare team, and the larger community.
-
Identifies educational needs of the family and participates in teaching opportunities.
-
Assesses educational needs, plans, provides, and evaluates educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary healthcare team, and community.
-
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Ability to participate in creating an environment that implements the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
- Ability to function independently and as a team member.
- Must be able to establish priorities and a course of action for managing several activities at once while observing deadlines, and to function and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
- Demonstrated a high level of critical thinking.
- Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience with coordinating and managing complex and multifaceted projects.
- Demonstrated a high level of motivation to learn and participate in activities to improve patient care.
- Must reflect a professional appearance and demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills.
- Skill and ability in electronic medical records applications.
- Skill and ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with team members and patients.
- Ability to understand legal issues that influence the practice of the APPs.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
DISCLAIMER
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
ADDENDUM
Medical/Surgical Critical Care:
- Competence in Airway management, including endotracheal intubation, placement of extraglottic devices, and safe use of RSI medications.
- Completion of a Difficult Airway Course.
- ACLS certification.
- Interpret ABGs, CXRs, ultrasounds, and CT of chest.
- Perform daily rounds.
- New consults, admissions, discharges, advanced care planning/discussing end of life care/POLST.
- Attends multidisciplinary rounds.
- Attends and participates in at least one hospital committee.
- Attends and participates in the Critical Care Center of Excellence.
- Attends and participates in journal club and grand rounds.
- Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis, assessment, and plan for each patient.
- Serves in the on-call pool for call-outs.
- Work closely with other consultant groups, RNs, and care coordinators.
- Maintain CME hours and state license/national recertification.
- Participate in the education and onboarding of new hires and fellows.
- Check emails regularly and respond promptly when necessary.
- Attends all staff meetings each year.
- Maintains procedural skills with the Additional Duties form on file with the state.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Graduate from a nursing program with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing Required and
Master’s degree in Nursing Required or
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistants program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board Required
Work Experience
2 years ICU experience Required
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia. OR Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP) Upon Hire Required and
Credentialed in all procedures, including intubations Upon Hire Required
Business Unit: Company Name: Piedmont Medical Care Corporation
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Entry Level Pulmonary Physician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level pulmonary physician job?
Entry level pulmonary physician roles typically require completion of a pulmonary disease or critical care fellowship following your internal medicine residency. Employers at this stage look for board eligibility or board certification, hands-on experience with bronchoscopy and mechanical ventilation, and strong letters of recommendation from fellowship directors. Candidates who can demonstrate clinical volume and procedural competency during training gain a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level pulmonary physicians?
Companies hiring entry level pulmonary physicians right now include Piedmont Healthcare, SSM Health, and Indiana University Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including academic medical centers, large regional health systems, multispecialty group practices, and Veterans Affairs facilities that actively recruit newly fellowship-trained physicians.
Are there remote entry level pulmonary physician jobs?
Yes, though most pulmonary physician roles require in-person patient care. About 0% of entry level pulmonary physician openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve telemedicine consultations, remote interpretation of pulmonary function studies, or sleep medicine coverage rather than hands-on procedural work in a clinical setting.
Are these new grad pulmonary physician jobs?
Yes. The openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior pulmonary physician roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates who are board-eligible rather than board-certified, accepts zero to two years of attending experience, and considers fellowship training as qualifying clinical experience in place of prior independent practice. Internship rotations and fellowship procedural logs count at this stage.
Which industries hire the most entry level pulmonary physicians?
Entry level pulmonary physician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume inpatient units, ICUs, and outpatient pulmonary clinics that depend on a steady pipeline of newly trained fellowship graduates to meet patient demand.