Director of Pulmonary Medicine
About The Position
The Director of Pulmonary Medicine provides clinical, administrative, and strategic leadership for the pulmonary medicine program. This physician leader oversees respiratory care services, promotes clinical excellence, ensures regulatory compliance, supports staff development, and advances organizational goals related to pulmonary health. The role includes direct patient care for pulmonary and respiratory disorders and oversight of pulmonary procedures, including bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing. The Director leads the department and its clinical staff, monitors quality and patient outcomes, collaborates with other specialty services, supports physician recruitment and development, and participates in budgeting and strategic planning. The position also fosters research, education, and professional development, and represents the department in medical staff committees and leadership meetings. The role may require on-call coverage as determined by organizational needs.
Requirements
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
- Board Certification in Pulmonary Disease.
- Unrestricted medical license.
- Minimum 5-10 years of clinical experience in pulmonary medicine.
- Prior leadership or administrative experience in a hospital, academic, or healthcare system setting.
- Demonstrated expertise in quality improvement, program development, and physician leadership.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations, quality standards, and accreditation requirements.
- Experience with clinical operations, budgeting, and strategic planning.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.
- Ability to perform clinical examinations and procedures.
- Ability to work in hospital, clinic, and administrative settings.
Nice To Haves
- Critical Care Medicine certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Pulmonary Medicine department, including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, and support staff.
- Develop and implement clinical policies, protocols, and best practices for pulmonary care.
- Provide direct patient care for pulmonary and respiratory disorders, including asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and lung infections.
- Oversee pulmonary procedures such as bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing.
- Monitor quality metrics, patient outcomes, and patient satisfaction initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
- Collaborate with Critical Care, Sleep Medicine, Oncology, Thoracic Surgery, and other specialty services.
- Support physician recruitment, credentialing, onboarding, and performance evaluation.
- Participate in budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning activities.
- Foster research, educational programs, and professional development opportunities.
- Represent the department in medical staff committees and leadership meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
