Outpatient Pulmonologist
Listed compensation
$403k-$471k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
- ptoms 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 and bronchoscopies. Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests and/or treatments prescribed, and test results. Referring patients to cardiothoracic surgeons, when necessary. Advising cardiothoracic surgeons of the risk status of patients and recommending interventions to minimize risk. Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
Qualifications
Pulmonologist Requirements Bachelor’s degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field. Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO). 3 to 7 years’ internship and clinical residency training, specializing in pulmonology. Board Certification by The American Board of Internal Medicine in Pulmonary Medicine. Valid and active medical license in Minnesota. Exceptional attention to detail. Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients.
Key Responsibilities
The pulmonologist is responsible for diagnosing and treating respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. They will perform clinical exams, interpret diagnostic tests, and provide ongoing support and advice to patients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have 3 to 7 years of internship and clinical residency training in pulmonology. A valid Minnesota medical license and Board Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Pulmonary Medicine are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Pulmonologist at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pulmonology — ranked against 90 active Pulmonology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Pulmonology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$437k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $443k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Listing-based score
Top 10% in Pulmonology
- No call
- Includes weekends
Living in Baxter
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $354k
- Median resident rent
- $1,154/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- State income tax
- Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.