Pulmonologist

Pulmonologist Job Description

Location: New York, NY / Brooklyn, NY / Staten Island, NY (Rotation required)
Position Type: Full-Time
Annual Compensation: $350,000 $400,000
Position Overview
seeking a qualified and patient-focused Pulmonologist to diagnose, treat, and manage diseases affecting the lungs and respiratory system. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical expertise in respiratory medicine, excellent diagnostic skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. English-speaking candidates are welcome; additional language skills are a plus but are not required.
Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage respiratory conditions, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, interstitial lung disease, and sleep-related breathing disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive patient consultations, medical history reviews, and physical examinations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients symptoms, diagnostic findings, and medical histories.
• Order, review, and interpret pulmonary function tests, chest imaging, and other relevant diagnostic studies.
• Manage chronic respiratory diseases and monitor patients responses to treatment.
• Prescribe medications and provide recommendations regarding inhalers, oxygen therapy, and other respiratory treatments as appropriate.
• Perform diagnostic procedures, such as bronchoscopy, when trained, credentialed, and required by the role.
• Educate patients on respiratory health, medication adherence, smoking cessation, and disease prevention.
• Coordinate care with primary care physicians, sleep specialists, cardiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate medical records and comply with applicable healthcare regulations and clinical standards.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program.
• Completion of a Pulmonary Disease fellowship.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pulmonary Disease.
• Active New York State medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic skills, and patient-management abilities.
• English proficiency sufficient for clinical communication and documentation.
• Previous experience in outpatient pulmonary care preferred.
• Commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.