Academic, Academic Pulmonary Hypertension Physician (NTT)

Job Description

The University of Missouris Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Environmental Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position with a strong emphasis on Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) and its integrated care pathways across the MICU, CICU, and advanced cardiopulmonary diagnostic services, including ECHO based evaluation. 

\n Under the leadership of Dr. Hunter Hofmann, the division comprises more than twenty faculty members with extensive expertise in complex pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and advanced physiology. The incoming faculty member will play a key role in supporting the Pulmonary Hypertension Program, delivering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for this specialized population while collaborating closely with cardiology, the CICU team, and the diagnostic imaging service to optimize longitudinal PH management.

\n The position includes high acuity clinical responsibilities in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), participation in CICU and PH consultations, and involvement in ambulatory PH clinics. Responsibilities also include cross coverage within critical care services, night and weekend rotations, and clinical support across MU Health Care facilities as needed. Faculty contribute to sustaining continuous, safe ICU operations and support the institutions strategic goal of achieving Center of Excellence accreditation for its PH program.

\n The division hosts a fully accredited three year Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship with sixteen fellows, providing abundant opportunities for teaching, supervision, and scholarly activity. Faculty schedules intentionally include protected time for academic productivity and professional development, with additional opportunities to participate in or help expand the interventional pulmonology program.

\n This position offers a competitive academic salary, excellent university benefitsincluding an 8% retirement match, tuition assistance, and potential productivity incentivesand the resources of MU Health Cares six hospital system and more than fifty specialty and primary care clinics.

\n Located in Columbia, Missouri, the role provides an exceptional quality of life in a vibrant and rapidly growing community consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States. With top tier schools, a low cost of living, and a rich arts and outdoor culture, Columbia offers an ideal environment for both early career physicians and seasoned clinicians seeking a collegial academic home.

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone Countys largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year.  If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Minimum Qualifications: Pulmonary and Critical Care board certified or eligible; ECHO certified; CCEeXAM eligible

Candidates will be evaluated on: PH experience, MICU experience, CICU experience

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at  

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.