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Tulsa, Oklahoma

Pulmonologist

PulmonologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Your Future Role at a Glance

  • This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
  • How you’ll make an impact in this role
  • Call structure: Shared among providers
  • Access to robotic bronchoscopes
  • Employed position within a nonprofit health system

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonology

Collaborate across specialty consultations, both inpatient and outpatient, to provide expert medical insight and ensure continuity of care.

Deliver compassionate, high-quality medical care using advanced diagnostic and treatment skills to improve patient outcomes.

About Ascension ST. JOHN

  • 600-bed hospital and medical center
  • ACS-Verified Level I Trauma Center
  • Serving a population of approximately one million
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
  • More than $100 million in modernization investments, with a strong emphasis on enhancements to Women's & Children's services and more
  • Largest robotic fleet in northeastern Oklahoma, including the newest da Vinci 5

Why Physicians Choose Ascension in Tulsa

Tulsa is a vibrant, growing city nationally recognized for live music, family-friendly attractions, and an exceptionally low cost of living. Residents enjoy short commute times, affordable housing, and access to big-city amenities without the big-city expense.

Nation's 2nd Fastest Commute Time (U.S. Census)

#1 Most Affordable City in the U.S. (Relocate America)

  • Physician-led, collaborative culture
  • Long-term practice stability
  • National network with local autonomy
  • Mission-centered care rooted in service
  • What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Physician MD/DO with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Key Responsibilities

The pulmonologist will collaborate across specialty consultations for both inpatient and outpatient settings to provide expert medical insight. They will deliver compassionate, high-quality care using advanced diagnostic and treatment skills to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and possess prescriptive authority credentialed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Board certification or eligibility in Pulmonology is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Robotic bronchoscopyInpatient careOutpatient careDiagnostic skillsTreatment planningClinical collaboration

Pulmonology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $413k (middle half $328k–$514k)57 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingOklahoma index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Oklahoma237 active22,720 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOklahoma Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment237 active listings, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+2.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.4
Better work-life than 20% of Pulmonology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 111 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription
HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Disability and life insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Tuition reimbursement (Vocare)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental leave

Living in Tulsa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$221k
Typical market rent
$1,273/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tulsa, OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.