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 Energy, with employers like Houston Methodist, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and UNC Health hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The Pulmonology Division is seeking a full time Pulmonologist to join our collaborative, high performing team of 18 pulmonologists and 4 advanced practice providers. This role is a full time, 1.0 FTE role and will oversee the Western Region areas to include: Ashburn, Leesburg and Inova Loudoun Hospital.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completes initial assessments and evaluations of new patients and provides ongoing monitoring of patients' medical conditions while providing treatment.
- Orders prescription medications and diagnostic procedures while authorizing and coordinating all specialty and ancillary services.
- Participates in the development of such programs as preventive health screenings, immunization programs, professional community outreach, quality assurance and others.
- Participates in a wide range of clinical research projects and studies.
- Participates in multidisciplinary team activities such as case conferences.
- Provides in-service staff development and clinical teachings to trainees rotating through medical practice.
- Maintains a consultative relationship with nurses, social workers, staff clinic nurses and rehabilitation staff.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: MD or DO Degree
- Experience: Completed ACGME residency training and subsequent fellowship with ABMS board certification in pulmonary medicine or board eligible
- Certification/Licensure: Current Virginia medical license and DEA, Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital privileges at all Inova Hospitals
- 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
FEATURED BENEFITS
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
About us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
The Pulmonology Division is seeking a full time Pulmonologist to join our collaborative, high performing team of 18 pulmonologists and 4 advanced practice providers. This role is a full time, 1.0 FTE role and will oversee the Western Region areas to include: Ashburn, Leesburg and Inova Loudoun Hospital.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completes initial assessments and evaluations of new patients and provides ongoing monitoring of patients' medical conditions while providing treatment.
- Orders prescription medications and diagnostic procedures while authorizing and coordinating all specialty and ancillary services.
- Participates in the development of such programs as preventive health screenings, immunization programs, professional community outreach, quality assurance and others.
- Participates in a wide range of clinical research projects and studies.
- Participates in multidisciplinary team activities such as case conferences.
- Provides in-service staff development and clinical teachings to trainees rotating through medical practice.
- Maintains a consultative relationship with nurses, social workers, staff clinic nurses and rehabilitation staff.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: MD or DO Degree
- Experience: Completed ACGME residency training and subsequent fellowship with ABMS board certification in pulmonary medicine or board eligible
- Certification/Licensure: Current Virginia medical license and DEA, Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital privileges at all Inova Hospitals
- 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
FEATURED BENEFITS
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
About us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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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, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and UNC Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 September 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 Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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.