PHYSICIAN- Pediatric Pulmonology Full Time

1 month ago
TennesseeFull TimePulmonology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join East Tennessee Children's Hospital as a Pediatric Pulmonologist – Full-Time Hospital in United States.

Requirements

  • Supervisory Responsibilities: YES Minimum Education: MD Required License/Certification Required: Current DEA and DPS certificate of registration.
  • Minimum Work Experience: 1 year experience in pediatrics preferred.
  • REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Active listening, critical thinking and the ability to reflect a professional and caring persona for patients and families.
  • Knowledge of ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join East Tennessee Children's Hospital as a Pediatric Pulmonologist – Full-Time Hospital.

Key Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingMedical ProtocolsDiagnosisTreatment PlanningPatient CareRecord KeepingCommunicationConsultationPatient EducationHealth PromotionConfidentialityTime Management
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Position Insights

Pulmonology — Physician Career Context

This Pulmonology position at East Tennessee Children's Hospital 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, Pulmonology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $460k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in 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: Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Medical Protocols, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Patient Care, Record Keeping, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pulmonology role.

Core responsibilities: The physician is responsible for managing the medical aspects of patient care, including interviewing, examining, diagnosing, and treating acute and chronic pediatric pulmonary issues according to Tennessee regulations. Duties also involve ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing trea...

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