Pediatric Pulmonologist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Pulmonologist

Our organization is on the lookout for a skilled pediatric pulmonologist to join a well-established division committed to delivering comprehensive, family-centered care while also educating the next generation of healthcare professionals.

This division offers a range of services, including both inpatient and outpatient care, along with complete pulmonary function testing and flexible bronchoscopy evaluations.

If you are eager to make a significant impact in a collaborative and academic setting, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our pediatric team.

• Provide comprehensive care in pediatric pulmonology.
• Conduct inpatient and outpatient services.
• Perform pulmonary function tests and flexible bronchoscopy assessments.
• Engage in educational activities for medical students and residents.
• Participate in research initiatives.
• Collaborate with various pediatric subspecialists.

• MD or DO degree.
• Completion of a Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship and Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pediatric Pulmonology at the time of hire.
• Ability to secure an active medical license in Tennessee.

• Access to dedicated outpatient facilities with a supportive staff, including a full-time office-based respiratory therapist.
• Utilization of advanced facilities for flexible bronchoscopies, office spirometry, and a complete pulmonary function testing lab.
• Credentialing at a state-of-the-art children's hospital.
• Involvement in a 24-bed pediatric unit, a 48-bed Level III NICU, and a 10-bed PICU.
• Collaboration with a children's emergency department and a pediatric hematology/oncology clinic.
• Opportunity to establish a Cystic Fibrosis Center.

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Positions classified as exempt must be advertised for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting may change without prior notice to applicants.

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Required documents for application include a cover letter, CV, and unofficial transcripts.

Located in the picturesque Appalachian Highlands, Johnson City offers a wealth of outdoor activities and cultural events. It has been recognized as one of the top 260 best places to live in the United States, ranked as the #1 destination in the South for relocators in 2025, and #9 nationally in U-Haul's 2024 Growth Index. Additionally, it boasts the highest quality of life in Tennessee according to USA Today, and is celebrated for its health standards and educational opportunities.

Our organization is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

Our institution serves over 14,000 diverse students and offers highly regarded graduate and undergraduate programs. Nestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, we are a center for community engagement, discovery, and service. Our mission emphasizes teaching, scholarship, and creative activities that address significant societal needs both locally and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For , we prioritize community engagement in our strategic initiatives.

Disclaimer: This job summary is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify the job description or assign different tasks as necessary. Employees must be capable of performing the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Note to International Medical Graduates (IMGs): Recent legislation in Tennessee regarding the licensure of IMGs applies only to institutions with Tennessee-based ACGME-accredited residency programs. As our residency programs are located in Virginia, we are unable to facilitate the pathways provided by this specific Tennessee legislation. IMGs interested in these new state-specific opportunities are encouraged to focus their search on Tennessee-based academic institutions.