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Inova Health System
Ashburn, Virginia

Pulmonologist (MD/DO) - Ashburn

Pulmonology Above average in PulmonologyNo callFull-Time

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$300k-$500k

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Full-Time
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No call
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Posted 43m ago · Verified live

Job Description

The Pulmonology Division is seeking a full time Pulmonologist to join our
collaborative, high performing team of 18 pulmonologists and 4 advanced practice
providers.

This role is a full time, 1.0 FTE role and will oversee the Western Region areas
to include: Ashburn, Leesburg and Inova Loudoun Hospital.

* Clinic and Inpatient rounding 
* Some ON CALL duties may be required 

The Pulmonology Division is seeking a full time Pulmonologist to join our
collaborative, high performing team of 18 pulmonologists and 4 advanced practice
providers. 

Our well-established practice includes a comprehensive bronchoscopy suite with
equipment for bronchoscopy, EBUS, thoracentesis, tunneled pleural catheter
placement and chest tube placement. In addition, our outpatient practice
contains an in-house comprehensive PFT lab to support our providers. Our
providers are supported by a team of interventional pulmonologists performing
endobronchial valve placement, stenting, rigid bronchoscopy and robotic
bronchoscopy. We have teaching opportunities with supervising University of
Virginia Medical students and Internal Medicine Residents. This position is 100%
pulmonary in scope, however there is opportunity to work in a PRN capacity with
our critical care team.

Job Responsibilities

* Completes initial assessments and evaluations of new patients and provides
ongoing monitoring of patients' medical conditions while providing treatment.
* Orders prescription medications and diagnostic procedures while authorizing
and coordinating all specialty and ancillary services.
* Participates in the development of such programs as preventive health
screenings, immunization programs, professional community outreach, quality
assurance and others.
* Participates in a wide range of clinical research projects and studies.
* Participates in multidisciplinary team activities such as case conferences.
* Provides in-service staff development and clinical teachings to trainees
rotating through medical practice.
* Maintains a consultative relationship with nurses, social workers, staff
clinic nurses and rehabilitation staff.
* May perform other duties as assigned.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and
patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top
employer in both the D. C. metro area and the nation. 

Featured Benefits

* Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision
coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
* Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting
on your first day.
* Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in
education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
* Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their
spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy
sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Additional Requirements

* Education: MD or DO Degree
* Experience: Completed ACGME residency training and subsequent fellowship with
ABMS board certification in pulmonary medicine or board eligible
* Certification/Licensure: Current Virginia medical license and DEA, Ability to
achieve full and unrestricted hospital privileges at all Inova Hospitals
* Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing
process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS
Medicare/Medicaid payor
* Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for
Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to
perform all

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every
day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities
we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare
safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to
professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova,
we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate
future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability,
gender identity   or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin,
political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related
conditions and lactation), race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status,
genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every
day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities
we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare
safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to
professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova,
we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate
future for healthcare. 

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability,
gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin,
political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related
conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran
status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Pulmonologist will conduct initial patient assessments, provide ongoing monitoring, and perform various pulmonary procedures including bronchoscopy and chest tube placement. Additionally, the role involves participating in clinical research, multidisciplinary case conferences, and teaching medical students and residents.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed ACGME residency training with fellowship in pulmonary medicine. Applicants are required to possess a current Virginia medical license, DEA registration, and ABMS board certification or eligibility.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

PFT lab interpretationPatient assessmentMedical teaching

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pulmonologist (MD/DO) - Ashburn at Inova Health System a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pulmonology — ranked against 93 active Pulmonology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Pulmonology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$400k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $396k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Inova Health System

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Falls Church, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
401k with 5% match
Tuition assistance up to $5,250/year
Student loan assistance up to $10,000
Mental health support (25 sessions/year)