Pediatric Pulmonologist

Job Description

Job Description

Pediatric Pulmonologist Position

Our organization is in search of a pediatric pulmonologist to become part of a well-established division committed to delivering comprehensive, family-centered healthcare and training future medical professionals.

This division offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including thorough 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 join our dedicated team.

• MD or DO degree

• Completion of a Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship and Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pediatric Pulmonology at the time of hiring

• Capability to secure an active medical license in Tennessee

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Dedicated outpatient facilities with strong support staff, including a full-time office-based respiratory therapist

• Access to equipment for flexible bronchoscopies, office spirometry, and a complete pulmonary function testing lab

• Credentialing at a state-of-the-art children's hospital

• 24-bed pediatric unit

• 48-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

• 10-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

• Children's Emergency Department

• St. Jude Affiliate Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic

• Collaboration with pediatric subspecialists in various fields such as neonatology, cardiology, critical care, and more

• Opportunity to establish a Cystic Fibrosis Center

• Involvement in educating medical students and residents

• Research opportunities available

This role is dependent on external funding.

We encourage candidates seeking a J1 visa waiver to apply.

• Salary will be determined based on experience

• For details regarding benefits, please refer to our website.

• Exempt positions must be posted 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: Cover Letter, CV, and unofficial transcripts

Located in the scenic Appalachian Highlands, Johnson City, Tennessee, offers a plethora of outdoor activities and cultural events. It has been recognized as one of the top 260 best places to live in the U.S., 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 highly regarded for health and education, ranking #7 for suburbs with the best public schools in the state.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our institution, with over 14,000 diverse students, offers highly regarded graduate and undergraduate programs. Nestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, we serve as a center for community engagement, discovery, and service. In alignment with our mission, we prioritize teaching, scholarship, and community service that address significant societal needs. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For , our recent strategic initiatives emphasize community involvement.

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 to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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