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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Physician - Pulmonary

PulmonologyFull-Time

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Position Title: Physician - Pulmonary Department: Internal Medicine Physicians Job Description: Interventional Pulmonologist Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Campus/ OU Health The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and OU Health is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Pulmonary and Critical Care physician with fellowship training in Interventional Pulmonology to join a growing academic program.

The successful candidate will have expertise in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopic procedures, including rigid bronchoscopy, robotic bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), pleuroscopy, airway stenting, tumor debulking, and bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR).

Clinical responsibilities include participation in a high-volume interventional pulmonology service, outpatient subspecialty clinics, and inpatient consultative care.

The candidate will work closely with thoracic surgery, oncology, and radiology in a multidisciplinary environment to support a comprehensive high volume lung nodule and lung cancer program.

Academic responsibilities include teaching and mentoring fellows, residents, and medical students, with opportunities to contribute to the development of an Interventional Pulmonology fellowship program. Participation in clinical research and program development is strongly encouraged.

The division is undergoing significant growth, including expansion of interventional pulmonology services, and implementation of advanced diagnostic and AI-supported lung nodule and BLVR programs.

This position offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of interventional pulmonary care at a leading academic institution serving a diverse and underserved population.

OUHSC and OU Health offer a competitive salary and benefits package, academic rank commensurate with experience, and a supportive environment for career development and innovation. Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care.

OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community.

Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings.

OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.

Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others.

By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide high-volume interventional pulmonology services, including advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopic procedures. Additionally, they will teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows within an academic setting.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Pulmonary and Critical Care with specialized fellowship training in Interventional Pulmonology. Expertise in advanced procedures like EBUS and robotic bronchoscopy is required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical Education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Pulmonary at OU Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pulmonology — ranked against 108 active Pulmonology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pulmonology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% 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).

Top Pulmonologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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$325k
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$390k
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$450k
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$460k-505k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

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$300k-$500k
#2

Sentara Careplex Hospital - Pulmonary Physician

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

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#3

Outpatient Pulmonologist

$403k-$471k
#4

Sleep Medicine Physician - Outpatient Practice - Saginaw, MI

$425k-$450k
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Pulmonology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Oklahoma City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$211k
Typical market rent
$1,282/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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

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

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