Pediatric Pulmonogist Physician - Full-Time

Erlanger Health System

1 month ago

Chattanooga, TennesseeFull TimePediatrics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Erlanger Health System as a Pediatric Pulmonogist Physician - Full-Time in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will have interest and experience in teaching resident and medical students Division Director candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a children’s hospital setting Pediatric Pulmonology Program Overview: Well-established hospital employed pediatric pulmonology group One main office with one current satellite clinic Call rotation is 1 in 4 Answering service staffed by nurses covering clinic call after hours Consult service only on inpatient setting (hospitalists as primary attending) EPIC EMR Children’s Hospital at Erlanger: Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 58 beds 33 bed Pediatric Emergency Department with over 40,000 visits last year 17 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit On site Pediatric Trauma Team Benefits of Working at Erlanger Health System: Excellent compensation, incentive bonus and benefits package Sign-on bonus available, malpractice coverage and relocation assistance available Erlanger is the only Level I Trauma Center in a 100-mile radius Erlanger is a teaching hospital and is affiliated with UTCOM Chattanooga.

Benefits & Compensation

Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Erlanger Health System as a Pediatric Pulmonogist Physician - Full-Time.

Key Skills

Pediatric PulmonologyConsultationDiagnostic ServicesManagement ServicesPulmonary Function TestingFlexible BronchoscopyAsthma Program ManagementCystic Fibrosis Program ManagementBPD Program ManagementAerodigestive Team CollaborationTracheostomy ManagementHome Ventilator Program ManagementTeachingResident SupervisionMedical Student SupervisionInpatient Consultation

Requirements

Candidates must possess an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology, along with the ability to obtain a Tennessee medical license. Division Director candidates are specifically required to have a minimum of five years of experience within a children's hospital setting.

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Position Insights

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Erlanger Health System is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Pulmonology, Consultation, Diagnostic Services, Management Services, Pulmonary Function Testing, Flexible Bronchoscopy, Asthma Program Management, Cystic Fibrosis Program Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Division Director will lead the Pediatric Pulmonology division, providing multidisciplinary consultation, diagnostic, and management services for various pulmonary conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings. Key responsibilities include overseeing specialized programs such as asthma, Cy...

Benefits package: Excellent compensation, Incentive bonus, Sign-on bonus available, Malpractice coverage, Relocation assistance, Health insurance, Dental/vision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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