Pulmonologist
Listed compensation
Starting at $285K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Pulmonologist – Outpatient Pulmonary Medicine
CapitalCare Pulmonary Medicine | Community Care Physicians
Location: Niskayuna, NY
Starting Base Salary: Starting at $285,000
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Outpatient-Focused Practice
Join Our Team!
Community Care Physicians (CCP) is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pulmonologist to join our established team at CapitalCare Pulmonary Medicine in Niskayuna, New York.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving, physician-led multispecialty medical group with an established patient base, experienced clinical support staff, and access to comprehensive diagnostic and specialty services.
Our outpatient-focused practice offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality pulmonary care while enjoying a healthy work-life balance, competitive compensation, and the support of a well-established medical organization.
Our Practice Features
- Established team of experienced pulmonologists and advanced practice providers.
- Fully operational pulmonary function testing laboratory staffed by a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- Comprehensive evaluation and management of asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, lung nodules, lung cancer, pleural effusions, and other respiratory conditions.
- Opportunities to perform pulmonary procedures, including bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and lung biopsies.
- Strong referral relationships within CCP's extensive multispecialty network.
- Dedicated clinical and administrative support, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.
What We Offer
- Competitive starting base salary of $285,000+, commensurate with experience.
- Opportunity for additional compensation through productivity-based incentives.
- Outpatient-focused schedule promoting work-life balance.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement benefits.
- Paid time off and dedicated CME time and allowance.
- Established patient population and strong internal referral network.
- Experienced clinical staff and advanced practice provider support.
- Administrative and operational support through CCP's centralized resources.
- Opportunity for professional growth and long-term career development within a physician-led organization.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient pulmonary consultations, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management.
- Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
- Interpret pulmonary function tests and other diagnostic studies.
- Perform pulmonary procedures based on training, experience, and practice needs.
- Collaborate with advanced practice providers, primary care physicians, and specialists to coordinate patient care.
- Participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based care delivery.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Pulmonary Medicine.
- Eligible for an unrestricted New York State medical license.
- Strong clinical skills and commitment to patient-centered care.
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
- New fellowship graduates and experienced pulmonologists are encouraged to apply.
Why Community Care Physicians?
Community Care Physicians is one of the largest independent, physician-led multispecialty medical groups in New York's Capital Region. Our organization offers physicians the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine with the support, resources, and collaboration of a comprehensive healthcare network.
At CCP, we prioritize physician autonomy, work-life balance, and exceptional patient care. Our physicians benefit from dedicated administrative support, established clinical infrastructure, and the ability to build rewarding, long-term careers in an independent medical practice environment.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates should have completion of Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Medicine (MD), completion of an accredited internship and residency and an active license to practice medicine in NYS. Board certification in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine required.
Must be currently board certified by an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Member Board or an approved American Osteopathic Association (AOA) specialty board. Upcoming new graduates will still be considered in a board eligible status.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Pulmonology — Physician Career Context
Community Care Physicians holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 18 active listings.
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $264k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in pulmonology | ranked against 118 Pulmonology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pulmonology median $410k (middle half $320k–$467k)47 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pulmonology listings in New York | 7 active | 119 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Physician listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Community Care Physicians | silver tier, 77/100 | Top Employers work-life index18 active listings |
| Implied production pay | ~$264k | $48/wRVU × 5,500 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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