Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician job J1 Eligible Atlanta Metro - J1 Wavier Support
Listed compensation
$400/hour
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Bonus Amount
TBD
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
Pulmonary Critical Care Physician – Atlanta Metro Area | J1 Waiver Eligible | Outpatient + ICU Opportunity
A well-established healthcare system in the Atlanta, Georgia metro area is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pulmonary Critical Care Physician to join its growing team. This full-time, permanent position offers a balanced mix of outpatient pulmonology and inpatient critical care (ICU), with J1 waiver eligibility and H1B sponsorship available for qualified candidates.
- Job Highlights – Pulmonary Critical Care Position
- Competitive base salary + productivity bonuses (RVU-based)
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, malpractice with tail
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance provided
- CME allowance and paid time off (PTO)
- J1 waiver support through experienced legal and credentialing team
- H1B visa sponsorship available for eligible international medical graduates (IMGs)
Location – Atlanta Metro Area
- Live and work in the thriving Atlanta metro region, offering:
- Affordable cost of living with family-friendly suburbs and top-rated schools
- Easy access to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Cultural diversity, vibrant downtown, and abundant outdoor recreation
- A major hub for healthcare, technology, education, and the arts
Responsibilities
- Full-time Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine opportunity
- Split between outpatient pulmonary clinic and inpatient ICU coverage
- Flexible block schedule for critical care and clinic days
- Collaborative team of pulmonologists, intensivists, and APPs
- Access to advanced pulmonary procedures: bronchoscopy, PFTs, sleep studies
- Modern ICU with state-of-the-art equipment and EMR
- J1 visa waiver sponsorship available – 2025 fellowship graduates encouraged to apply
Qualifications
- MD or DO from accredited institution
- Board certified or board eligible in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
- Eligible for Georgia medical license
- Completion of ACGME-accredited Pulmonary Critical Care fellowship
- J1 visa waiver candidates welcome
- H1B visa sponsorship available for qualified applicants
- New graduates and experienced physicians encouraged to apply
Employment Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 93% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
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