Pulmonologist Jobs
Pulmonologist jobs are open across hospital systems, academic medical centers, and private practice groups, from early-career attending to department chief, with specializations in critical care, interventional pulmonology, and sleep medicine. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Inova Fairfax Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Interventional Pulmonologist to join the team. This role will be full-time. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.
The Interventional Pulmonologist is a board-certified, fellowship-trained physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of complex lung, airway, and pleural diseases using advanced minimally invasive procedures. The IP physician provides comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with lung nodules, lung cancer, airway disorders, and other thoracic conditions while working within a multidisciplinary team that includes thoracic surgeons, oncologists, radiation oncologists, respiratory therapists, and lung navigators.
The Inova Fairfax Interventional Pulmonology team provides state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic options for lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. We work closely with pathology and oncology to test all genetic markers that may improve the care of our patients.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
- Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities.
- Committed to Team Member Health : Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Competitive Compensation Package : Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater.
- CME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance : Offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Not-for-profit status is eligible for public service loan forgiveness.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave.
Interventional Pulmonologist Job Responsibilities:
- Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic pulmonary procedures, including bronchoscopy, robotic bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), navigational bronchoscopy, airway stenting, airway dilation, and pleural interventions.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with lung nodules, lung cancer, complex airway disease, pleural disorders, and other thoracic conditions.
- Conduct inpatient and outpatient consultations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing monitoring and follow-up care.
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing, imaging studies, and pathology results to guide patient care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive, patient-centered care and optimize clinical outcomes.
- Educate patients, families, trainees, and healthcare staff regarding pulmonary diseases, procedures, treatment options, and follow-up care. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, lung cancer screening, lung nodule management programs, community outreach, and professional education activities.
Interventional Pulmonologist Additional Requirements:
- Education: Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
- Training: successful completion of internal medicine residency program and successful completion of Interventional Pulmonology fellowship.
- Board Certification: Board eligible or board certified
- Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
- Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start.
- Payer Credentialing : Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
- Medical Staff Credentialing : Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services .
Inova Fairfax Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Interventional Pulmonologist to join the team. This role will be full-time. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.
The Interventional Pulmonologist is a board-certified, fellowship-trained physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of complex lung, airway, and pleural diseases using advanced minimally invasive procedures. The IP physician provides comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with lung nodules, lung cancer, airway disorders, and other thoracic conditions while working within a multidisciplinary team that includes thoracic surgeons, oncologists, radiation oncologists, respiratory therapists, and lung navigators.
The Inova Fairfax Interventional Pulmonology team provides state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic options for lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. We work closely with pathology and oncology to test all genetic markers that may improve the care of our patients.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
- Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities.
- Committed to Team Member Health : Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Competitive Compensation Package : Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater.
- CME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance : Offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Not-for-profit status is eligible for public service loan forgiveness.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave.
Interventional Pulmonologist Job Responsibilities:
- Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic pulmonary procedures, including bronchoscopy, robotic bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), navigational bronchoscopy, airway stenting, airway dilation, and pleural interventions.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with lung nodules, lung cancer, complex airway disease, pleural disorders, and other thoracic conditions.
- Conduct inpatient and outpatient consultations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing monitoring and follow-up care.
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing, imaging studies, and pathology results to guide patient care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive, patient-centered care and optimize clinical outcomes.
- Educate patients, families, trainees, and healthcare staff regarding pulmonary diseases, procedures, treatment options, and follow-up care. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, lung cancer screening, lung nodule management programs, community outreach, and professional education activities.
Interventional Pulmonologist Additional Requirements:
- Education: Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
- Training: successful completion of internal medicine residency program and successful completion of Interventional Pulmonology fellowship.
- Board Certification: Board eligible or board certified
- Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
- Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start.
- Payer Credentialing : Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
- Medical Staff Credentialing : Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services .
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Who's Hiring
- US Department of Veterans Affairs12U
- Medical College of Wisconsin6
- Houston Methodist4
- CommonSpirit Health4
- The University of Kansas Health System4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services44
- Education13
- Science & Research2
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Energy1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pulmonologist jobs.
- MD or DO degree with completed fellowship training in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine
- Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Internal Medicine
- Active, unrestricted state medical license in the state of employment
- Proficiency in bronchoscopy, EBUS, thoracentesis, and pulmonary function test interpretation
- Experience managing mechanically ventilated patients in a medical or mixed ICU setting
- DEA registration and familiarity with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Tips for Your Pulmonologist Job Search
Tailor your CV to subspecialty
Separate your bronchoscopy case volume, pulmonary function interpretation experience, and critical care procedures into distinct sections. Hiring committees for academic versus community roles weight these very differently, so match the emphasis to each posting you apply to.
Filter openings by practice setting
Hospital-employed, multispecialty group, and solo private practice roles carry different call schedules, RVU expectations, and autonomy. Identify which setting fits your career goals before applying so you're not wasting interviews on positions you'd decline.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pulmonologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Verify board certification requirements upfront
Some postings require ABIM certification in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine before your start date, while others accept board-eligible candidates. Confirm the exact requirement before submitting so a certification timeline doesn't disqualify an otherwise strong application.
Prepare case-based answers for interviews
Pulmonology interview panels often present a diagnostic scenario involving ILD, COPD exacerbation, or a complex ICU case. Rehearse your clinical reasoning out loud, emphasizing how you communicate uncertainty and involve the team, not just what diagnosis you'd reach.
Negotiate your procedural volume guarantee
If bronchoscopy, EBUS, or thoracentesis volume matters to you, ask for a minimum procedural commitment in your contract, not just an assurance. Academic centers and community hospitals allocate these cases differently, and verbal promises rarely hold once you start.
Pulmonologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pulmonologists?
The companies hiring the most pulmonologists right now include US Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical College of Wisconsin, and Houston Methodist, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Both large health systems and regional hospital networks are actively recruiting, so openings vary widely by practice model and geography.
How many pulmonologist jobs are remote?
About 10% of pulmonologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting a role that is largely clinic- and procedure-based. The sub-areas most likely to include remote components are telemedicine pulmonology consultations, sleep medicine follow-up visits, and utilization review or case management advisory roles.
How do you become a pulmonologist?
You complete medical school, then a three-year internal medicine residency, then a fellowship in pulmonary disease, which is typically two to three years and often combined with critical care medicine training. After fellowship you must pass ABIM board certification exams in pulmonary disease and, if applicable, critical care medicine before practicing independently.
Can you get hired as a pulmonologist with limited experience?
Yes, many hospital systems and academic medical centers hire physicians directly from fellowship as attending pulmonologists. The most effective way to gain a foothold with a thin post-training record is to apply for locum tenens or part-time hospitalist-pulmonology hybrid roles, which build an employment history and a network of referrals faster than waiting for a permanent opening.
What does the pulmonologist interview process look like?
Most pulmonology interviews begin with a phone or video screen with the department chair or medical director, followed by an on-site day that includes tours of the ICU and clinic, meetings with key partners such as thoracic surgery and the hospitalist group, and a panel interview with division leadership. Some programs also present a clinical or research case for discussion, and compensation and contract terms are typically addressed in a separate final conversation.
Where can I find and apply to pulmonologist jobs?
You can find and apply to pulmonologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your subspecialty, practice setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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