Career opportunity
Pulmonologist - General
Posted: November 4, 2026
General Pulmonologist
Target Compensation: $385,000 – $485,000+ Base Salary (Aligned with Regional MGMA Benchmarks; Negotiable Based on Experience) + Bonus Structure & Negotiable Sign-On Bonus
Location: Greater Chicagoland Area
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Inpatient & Outpatient
Schedule: Monday – Friday Flexible Schedule | Clinic 2x/Week | Call Rotation 1:4
An established, highly regarded healthcare system in Greater Chicagoland area is seeking a Pulmonologist (General / Interventional) to join its growing, physician-led group practice.
Located just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, this position offers the ideal combination of subspecialty clinical practice, high-tech hospital infrastructure, and exceptional work-life balance. Practice in a HIMSS Stage VII environment featuring full EPIC EHR integration with modern AI functionality. You will collaborate with a collegial team of physicians who are eager to provide mentorship and support as you build a practice tailored to your subspecialty interests and goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Inpatient & Outpatient Pulmonary Care: Provide full-spectrum pulmonary care across outpatient clinic settings and inpatient consultations.
Interventional Procedures & Subspecialty Focus: Perform diagnostic and therapeutic pulmonary procedures (including interventional pulmonology) with the opportunity to customize clinical practice focus based on personal goals.
Patient Workload Management: Manage outpatient clinic panels (~2x/week clinic focus) alongside inpatient pulmonary service coverage.
On-Call Coverage: Participate in a balanced 1:4 shared call rotation.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work within a highly collegial, physician-led group setting offering strong peer mentorship and referral collaboration.
Technology Utilization: Utilize enterprise Epic EMR across inpatient and outpatient settings with integrated AI documentation functionality and HIMSS Stage VII platform features.
Qualifications:
MD or DO with ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency and Pulmonary Disease / Critical Care / Interventional Pulmonology fellowship.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Interventional Pulmonology required.
Active or eligible for state medical license, DEA, and state controlled substance registrations.
Benefits
Comprehensive base salary and overall compensation packages are discussed directly during the interview process
Contract bonuses off of RVU’s and quality metrics
Flexible, negotiable sign-on bonus and relocation assistance options available based on candidate needs
Comprehensive base salary and overall compensation packages are discussed directly during the interview process
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans included
403(b) opportunities including employer match
Exceptional CME funds
Licensure reimbursement: license, CSR, DEA, Dues/Subscriptions
Flexible time off – total of 6 weeks
**Competitive compensation package aligned with current MGMA benchmarks; final salary is indicative and subject to adjustment based on the candidate's professional experience and qualifications
Target Compensation: $385,000 – $485,000+ Base Salary (Aligned with Regional MGMA Benchmarks; Negotiable Based on Experience) + Bonus Structure & Negotiable Sign-On Bonus
Location: Greater Chicagoland Area
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Inpatient & Outpatient
Schedule: Monday – Friday Flexible Schedule | Clinic 2x/Week | Call Rotation 1:4
An established, highly regarded healthcare system in Greater Chicagoland area is seeking a Pulmonologist (General / Interventional) to join its growing, physician-led group practice.
Located just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, this position offers the ideal combination of subspecialty clinical practice, high-tech hospital infrastructure, and exceptional work-life balance. Practice in a HIMSS Stage VII environment featuring full EPIC EHR integration with modern AI functionality. You will collaborate with a collegial team of physicians who are eager to provide mentorship and support as you build a practice tailored to your subspecialty interests and goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Inpatient & Outpatient Pulmonary Care: Provide full-spectrum pulmonary care across outpatient clinic settings and inpatient consultations.
Interventional Procedures & Subspecialty Focus: Perform diagnostic and therapeutic pulmonary procedures (including interventional pulmonology) with the opportunity to customize clinical practice focus based on personal goals.
Patient Workload Management: Manage outpatient clinic panels (~2x/week clinic focus) alongside inpatient pulmonary service coverage.
On-Call Coverage: Participate in a balanced 1:4 shared call rotation.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work within a highly collegial, physician-led group setting offering strong peer mentorship and referral collaboration.
Technology Utilization: Utilize enterprise Epic EMR across inpatient and outpatient settings with integrated AI documentation functionality and HIMSS Stage VII platform features.
Qualifications:
MD or DO with ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency and Pulmonary Disease / Critical Care / Interventional Pulmonology fellowship.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Interventional Pulmonology required.
Active or eligible for state medical license, DEA, and state controlled substance registrations.
Benefits
Comprehensive base salary and overall compensation packages are discussed directly during the interview process
Contract bonuses off of RVU’s and quality metrics
Flexible, negotiable sign-on bonus and relocation assistance options available based on candidate needs
Comprehensive base salary and overall compensation packages are discussed directly during the interview process
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans included
403(b) opportunities including employer match
Exceptional CME funds
Licensure reimbursement: license, CSR, DEA, Dues/Subscriptions
Flexible time off – total of 6 weeks
**Competitive compensation package aligned with current MGMA benchmarks; final salary is indicative and subject to adjustment based on the candidate's professional experience and qualifications