Physician - Pulmonary

1 day ago
Oklahoma City, OklahomaFull TimePulmonology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join OU Health as a Interventional Pulmonologist – Academic in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Key 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.
  • Participation in clinical research and program development is strongly encouraged.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

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

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with OU Health in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Key Skills

Interventional PulmonologyRigid BronchoscopyRobotic BronchoscopyEndobronchial UltrasoundPleuroscopyAirway StentingTumor DebulkingBronchoscopic Lung Volume ReductionCritical CareClinical ResearchMedical EducationInpatient Consultative Care

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.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Pulmonary at OU Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pulmonology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pulmonology — Physician Career Context

This Pulmonology position at OU Health 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.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Interventional Pulmonology, Rigid Bronchoscopy, Robotic Bronchoscopy, Endobronchial Ultrasound, Pleuroscopy, Airway Stenting, Tumor Debulking, Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pulmonology role.

Core 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.

Benefits package: PTO, 401(k), Medical and Dental Plans. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About OU Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
5-10

Benefits & Perks

PTO
401(k)
Medical and Dental Plans
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

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