Pulmonary Physician Jobs in Georgia
Pulmonary Physician jobs in Georgia represent one of the Southeast's most active markets, with strong demand across academic medical centers, hospital health systems, and private pulmonology practices at every level from fellow-trained early-career physicians through senior attending and section chief roles. The heaviest hiring is concentrated in Atlanta, Augusta, and Macon, where major employers such as Emory Healthcare, Piedmont Health, and Augusta University Health maintain large pulmonary and critical care programs. Interventional pulmonology, sleep medicine, and critical care overlap are the most consistently sought subspecialties across Georgia postings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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:
1. 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.
2. Obtains patient health histories and completes physical examinations and documents
findings in accordance with hospital requirements.
3. 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.
4. Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon the patient’s
clinical status and documents procedures in accordance with hospital requirements, 5.
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.
5. 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.
6. Interfaces with patients using monitoring and instrumentation equipment, and directs
and educates others in performing these functions.
7. 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.
8. Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions,
including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize the patient.
9. Incorporates clinical research findings in the development and implementation of
standards of care.
10. 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.
11. Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical
research.
12. Serves as a clinical expert and education consultant to nursing, members of the
healthcare team, and the larger community.
13. Identifies educational needs of the family and participates in teaching opportunities.
14. Assesses educational needs, plans, provides, and evaluates educational programs for
nursing staff, interdisciplinary healthcare team, and community.
15. Other duties as assigned.
- Ability to participate in creating an environment that implements the mission, vision,
- Ability to function independently and as a team member.
- Must be able to establish priorities and a course of action for managing several activities
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
- Demonstrated a high level of motivation to learn and participate in activities to improve
- Must reflect a professional appearance and demeanor and possess excellent customer
- Skill and ability in electronic medical records applications.
- Skill and ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with team
- 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
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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 2 years ICU experience Required
- 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
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:
1. 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.
2. Obtains patient health histories and completes physical examinations and documents
findings in accordance with hospital requirements.
3. 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.
4. Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon the patient’s
clinical status and documents procedures in accordance with hospital requirements, 5.
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.
5. 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.
6. Interfaces with patients using monitoring and instrumentation equipment, and directs
and educates others in performing these functions.
7. 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.
8. Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions,
including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize the patient.
9. Incorporates clinical research findings in the development and implementation of
standards of care.
10. 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.
11. Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical
research.
12. Serves as a clinical expert and education consultant to nursing, members of the
healthcare team, and the larger community.
13. Identifies educational needs of the family and participates in teaching opportunities.
14. Assesses educational needs, plans, provides, and evaluates educational programs for
nursing staff, interdisciplinary healthcare team, and community.
15. Other duties as assigned.
- Ability to participate in creating an environment that implements the mission, vision,
- Ability to function independently and as a team member.
- Must be able to establish priorities and a course of action for managing several activities
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
- Demonstrated a high level of motivation to learn and participate in activities to improve
- Must reflect a professional appearance and demeanor and possess excellent customer
- Skill and ability in electronic medical records applications.
- Skill and ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with team
- 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
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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 2 years ICU experience Required
- 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
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pulmonary physician jobs across Georgia.
- Active medical license issued or recognized by the Georgia Composite Medical Board
- Board certification or active board eligibility in Pulmonary Disease from ABIM
- Completion of accredited Pulmonary Disease or Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship
- Current ACLS and BLS certification maintained throughout employment
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with completed internal medicine residency
- Clinical experience with bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, and mechanical ventilation management
Pulmonary Physician Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pulmonary physician in Georgia?
You become a pulmonary physician in Georgia by completing medical school, an internal medicine residency, and a fellowship in pulmonary disease or pulmonary and critical care medicine, then obtaining a medical license through the Georgia Composite Medical Board. The board requires passing USMLE or COMLEX exams and verifying postgraduate training before issuing a license. Most Georgia hospital systems also require ABIM board certification in pulmonary disease before granting full clinical privileges.
How much do pulmonary physicians make in Georgia?
Pulmonary physicians in Georgia earn a median of about $266,880 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,350 for the lowest 10% to over $457,060 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pulmonary physicians in Georgia?
Employers hiring pulmonary physicians in Georgia right now include Piedmont Healthcare, Vitruvian Health, and Memorial Health University Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers generate the most consistent openings, particularly for physicians who can cover both outpatient pulmonology clinics and inpatient critical care coverage.
Which Georgia cities have the most pulmonary physician jobs?
Dalton, Atlanta, and Augusta have the most pulmonary physician openings in Georgia. Atlanta leads because of its concentration of large health systems and academic programs at Emory and Grady Memorial, while Augusta benefits from Augusta University Health and the surrounding military and VA patient population, and Macon draws demand from Atrium Health Navicent serving a broad central Georgia region.
How can I get hired as a pulmonary physician in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to fellowship-to-attending pipeline programs at Georgia's academic centers, particularly through Emory Healthcare and Augusta University Health, which regularly recruit physicians completing their pulmonary or pulmonary critical care fellowships. Candidates without independent attending experience should target hospitalist or internal medicine positions at Georgia community hospitals first, then transition through internal posting preferences. A full Georgia Composite Medical Board license and ABIM board eligibility are the credentials that open the most doors at this stage.
Where can I find and apply to pulmonary physician jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to pulmonary physician jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your training and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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