FACULTY MEMBER, PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is looking for a faculty member in Interventional Pulmonology to join the vibrant and expanding Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine . This division oversees an outpatient clinic, inpatient consultations, and a closed Medical Intensive Care Unit, in addition to a fellowship training program in Pulmonary and Critical Care. Our team possesses specialized expertise in areas such as thoracic ultrasound, cystic fibrosis, sarcoidosis, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, COPD, asthma, pulmonary hypertension, sleep medicine, interventional pulmonology, and rare lung diseases.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree

• Completion of an Interventional Pulmonary Fellowship and AABIP board certification or eligibility

• Experience with procedures including EBUS, navigational bronchoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, airway stenting, and management of complex airway diseases

• Enthusiasm for working in an academic medical center , with a focus on education, research, and quality improvement

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive clinical care to patients with intricate pulmonary and airway conditions.

• Conduct advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures, which include:

  • Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)

  • Navigational bronchoscopy

  • Robotic bronchoscopy

  • Rigid bronchoscopy

  • Airway stenting

  • Tumor debulking and ablation

  • Management of central airway obstruction

  • Bronchoscopic evaluation of pulmonary nodules and masses

• Assess and manage patients with complex pleural diseases, including pleural effusions, pneumothorax, and malignant pleural conditions.

• Perform advanced pleural procedures such as thoracentesis, chest tube placement, indwelling pleural catheter placement, and medical thoracoscopy when appropriate.

• Work collaboratively with pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and other multidisciplinary teams.

• Provide education and mentorship to residents, fellows, medical students, and advanced practice providers .

What We Offer:

• Attractive guaranteed salary with performance-based incentives

• Academic appointment with opportunities for career progression

• A collaborative atmosphere within a respected academic health system

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Competitive base salary range of $299,292-$330,587, depending on rank and experience, along with additional incentive bonuses

• Generous sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team

• Relocation assistance to facilitate your move

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

• Retirement plan plus a 403(b)

• Annual CME allowance and dedicated time for continuing education

• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage

• Employee wellness programs and mental health support

Our organization serves as a cornerstone for medicine, research, and medical education in the Capital Region of New York and stands as the largest private employer in the area, with over 10,000 staff members.

We offer excellent career opportunities across various roles in both patient care and administration. We value our employees and provide outstanding benefits, including:

• Exceptional healthcare coverage with no copay at our providers

• A wide range of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental well-being

Located in the historic capital city, our organization provides a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region's largest hospital, the only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and the only children's hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at our affiliated medical college.

We are part of a health system that includes several regional hospitals, serving over three million individuals across 25 counties.

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.