Entry Level Pulmonologist Jobs
New grad pulmonologist jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience to their first clinical role, where strong residency work or fellowship training can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site positions across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like Houston Methodist, Medical College of Wisconsin, and University of Kentucky hiring at this level now.
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Job Title: Physician - Critical Care Pulmonologist
Requisition Number: FE04913
Department Name: 7H363:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - PULMONAR
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
MD or Equivalent
Required Related Experience
- Completion of residency in Internal Medicine
- Completion of fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical Care
Required License/Registration/Certification
- Board certified in Internal Medicine
- Board eligible in pulmonary/critical care Medicine
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking clinical faculty for Internal Medicine Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine division who will primarily provide hospital-based clinical services for patients cared for at Chandler and Good Samaritan Hospitals and the Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine division’s clinical service.
Clinical service responsibilities will be divided among assignments caring for the critically ill in our Medical Intensive Care units (MICU) in the UK HealthCare hospitals, and managing patients in outpatient clinics. This position will be involved with teaching pulmonary fellows, residents and students during consult service and inpatient services and participation in the Department’s courses for medical students.
The individual will be expected to be an active participant and leader of division and department clinical activities, as well as serve on clinical committees that enhance the care of patients and operation of clinical practice.
About the Department of Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest in the College of Medicine and at the University of Kentucky with approximately 334 faculty, 157 staff, 214 residents and fellows, and 203 advanced practice providers. The department has 14 clinical divisions and 2 non-clinical divisions within its scope. The department of internal medicine is led by Dr. Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS, FACG and departmental leaders including Vice Chairs, Associate Vice Chairs, and the Office of the Chair Administration team.
Internal Medicine faculty secure over $35 million in grant funding annually to pursue cutting-edge research and discoveries, supporting projects in all internal medicine subspecialties. The department has published 287 peer-reviewed articles in the past year and maintains more than 50 active clinical trials and 240 active grants and contracts. The Department of Internal Medicine has 211 faculty who are actively involved in research activities and supervise biomedical learners, including PhD and master’s students, to gain in-depth experience in high-impact research labs.
Please include an up to date curriculum vitae along with the application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled: Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title: Physician - Critical Care Pulmonologist
Requisition Number: FE04913
Department Name: 7H363:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - PULMONAR
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
MD or Equivalent
Required Related Experience
- Completion of residency in Internal Medicine
- Completion of fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical Care
Required License/Registration/Certification
- Board certified in Internal Medicine
- Board eligible in pulmonary/critical care Medicine
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking clinical faculty for Internal Medicine Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine division who will primarily provide hospital-based clinical services for patients cared for at Chandler and Good Samaritan Hospitals and the Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine division’s clinical service.
Clinical service responsibilities will be divided among assignments caring for the critically ill in our Medical Intensive Care units (MICU) in the UK HealthCare hospitals, and managing patients in outpatient clinics. This position will be involved with teaching pulmonary fellows, residents and students during consult service and inpatient services and participation in the Department’s courses for medical students.
The individual will be expected to be an active participant and leader of division and department clinical activities, as well as serve on clinical committees that enhance the care of patients and operation of clinical practice.
About the Department of Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest in the College of Medicine and at the University of Kentucky with approximately 334 faculty, 157 staff, 214 residents and fellows, and 203 advanced practice providers. The department has 14 clinical divisions and 2 non-clinical divisions within its scope. The department of internal medicine is led by Dr. Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS, FACG and departmental leaders including Vice Chairs, Associate Vice Chairs, and the Office of the Chair Administration team.
Internal Medicine faculty secure over $35 million in grant funding annually to pursue cutting-edge research and discoveries, supporting projects in all internal medicine subspecialties. The department has published 287 peer-reviewed articles in the past year and maintains more than 50 active clinical trials and 240 active grants and contracts. The Department of Internal Medicine has 211 faculty who are actively involved in research activities and supervise biomedical learners, including PhD and master’s students, to gain in-depth experience in high-impact research labs.
Please include an up to date curriculum vitae along with the application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled: Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Entry Level Pulmonologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level pulmonologist job?
Complete a pulmonology fellowship after your internal medicine residency, as board eligibility or certification in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine is the baseline most employers expect at entry level. Highlight any fellowship research, procedures, or rotations in academic medical centers or ICU settings. Strong letters of recommendation and demonstrated experience with bronchoscopy or mechanical ventilation give candidates a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level pulmonologists?
Companies hiring entry level pulmonologists right now include Houston Methodist, Medical College of Wisconsin, and University of Kentucky, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and multispecialty physician groups that have the patient volume and mentorship structures to support physicians early in their careers.
Are there remote entry level pulmonologist jobs?
Yes, though most pulmonologist roles require in-person patient care. About 0% of entry level pulmonologist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these positions typically involve telemedicine consultations, remote patient monitoring, or second-opinion reading rather than hands-on procedural work. On-site roles remain the dominant format at this experience level.
Are these new grad pulmonologist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior pulmonologist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with zero to two years of attending experience, accepts fellowship completion in lieu of prior independent practice, or explicitly invites applications from physicians early in their careers. Internship rotations and fellowship case volume count toward experience at this stage.
Which industries hire the most entry level pulmonologists?
Entry Level pulmonologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate high-acuity inpatient units, outpatient pulmonary clinics, and sleep or critical care programs that require dedicated pulmonology coverage and offer the supervised caseload new physicians need to build independent practice.