Pulmonologist

Pulmonologist

Relocation Assistance Provided

Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Four 10-Hour Days | Day Shift

Location: La Grande, OR (Rural Eastern Oregon)

Compensation: $550K - $600K+ per year

We are seeking an innovative and energetic Pulmonologist who enjoys professional autonomy and working with a supportive, caring group of healthcare professionals! You'll join a growing specialty team at a Critical Access Hospital in beautiful rural Eastern Oregon, equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools including onsite Echo, EKG, and Stress testing. This is an excellent opportunity to build a meaningful practice and make a significant impact on cardiac health in the community while enjoying an exceptional outdoor lifestyle and work-life balance

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation, diagnosis, and long-term clinical management for adult pulmonary conditions, including COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and lung nodules
• Conduct inpatient pulmonary consultations and manage respiratory conditions for hospitalized patients across medical units
• Perform and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including flexible bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
• Oversee non-invasive ventilation, long-term oxygen therapy, and specialized pulmonary therapies in collaboration with the hospital's dedicated Respiratory Care team
• Manage sleep-disordered breathing (such as obstructive and central sleep apnea) and review polysomnography/home sleep studies as applicable
• Collaborate closely with primary care providers, radiologists, oncologists, thoracic surgeons, and critical care teams to ensure seamless interdisciplinary care
• Utilize EPIC EHR for timely, accurate documentation, ordering, and clinical communication
• Participate in practice quality improvement initiatives, peer review processes, and patient education to support health outcomes in a rural community setting

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MD) or DO from an accredited school.
• Completion of an accredited Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship.
• Active, unrestricted State Medical License.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease.
• Strong clinical skills and a commitment to providing high-quality respiratory care in a community-oriented environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation opportunity (600k+) which includes:
• Great Base Salary and
• Annual Quality incentives up to $50k
• Commencement bonus of $40k
• $8,000 annual CME, licensing, dues, subscription + paid CME time
• Student loan assistance
• Hospital employed
• Full benefits including a 401k match
• Paid malpractice