Pulmonologist

PulmonologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$300k

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Job Description

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program.

Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

Position Title: Pulmonologist

Job Summary: We are seeking for an experienced Pulmonologists to assess, diagnose and treat patients with severe or chronic breathing issues. The Pulmonologist should be trained in internal medicine and the cardio-pulmonary system, diagnosing and treating structural, inflammatory, infectious and neoplastic respiratory disorders.

To be successful as a pulmonologist you must show empathy and compassion towards your patients and be knowledgeable in specialist procedures, such as pleural biopsies.

J1 Waiver and CONRAD 30 Waiver Candidates Welcome!!!

Responsibilities

  • Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
  • Diagnosing and treating conditions, such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.

Using and interpreting pulmonological exams and tests to aid in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary diseases and conditions, including CT scans, chest fluoroscopies, ultrasounds, and bronchoscopies.

Performing various specialized procedures in order to acquire samples of the chest wall lining or the lungs, for further analysis.

  • Providing immunizations against preventable cardiopulmonary diseases.
  • Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
  • Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
  • Conducting research into the testing and development of new medications and methods of treatment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field.
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
  • 3 to 7 years’ internship and clinical residency training, specializing in pulmonology.
  • Certification by The American Board of Internal Medicine in pulmonology.
  • Valid and active medical license in the state you wish to practice.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Outstanding research and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Salary: $250,000-$300,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically-diverse population.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical ResearchCommunication

Pulmonology — Physician Career Context

Essen Medical Associates holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 61 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $255k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Pulmonology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 104 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Essen Medical Associates

Hospitals and Health Care
Bronx, New York
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

J1 Waiver and CONRAD 30 Waiver Candidates Welcome
Flexible working hours