Physician - Medical Director of Lung Transplantation - Grand Rapids, MI
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Job Description
Opportunity Overview Corewell Health is seeking an experienced and visionary Medical Director of Lung Transplantation to lead and grow our nationally recognized lung transplant program.
This leadership role combines advanced clinical practice with strategic program oversight, offering the opportunity to shape the future of lung transplantation within a high-performing, multidisciplinary environment.
Our lung transplant program continues to expand, delivering complex, quaternary-level care with strong clinical outcomes and a collaborative team of pulmonary, cardiothoracic, and transplant specialists Position Summary The Medical Director of Lung Transplantation provides clinical, operational, and strategic leadership for all aspects of the lung transplant program.
This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care across the continuum—evaluation, transplant, and post-transplant management—while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and advancing program growth.
The Medical Director partners closely with surgical leadership, hospital administration, and system stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and transplant program requirements.
Key
Responsibilities
Provide expert clinical care in lung transplantation, including inpatient and outpatient services Oversee patient selection, transplant evaluation, and longitudinal care of transplant recipients Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including pulmonology, cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, pharmacy, and transplant coordination Program Oversight & Strategy Lead the planning, development, and growth of the lung transplant program Establish and maintain program goals, quality metrics, and performance benchmarks Drive strategic initiatives to enhance program reputation, access, and outcomes Academic & Research Engagement Participate in teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows Promote clinical research and innovation within the transplant program Engage in national transplant organizations and professional societies Team Leadership & Culture Provide leadership, mentorship, and development for physicians and APPs Foster a collaborative, high-performing multidisciplinary culture Support recruitment and retention of top clinical talent
Qualifications
MD or DO with board certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship training and significant clinical experience in Lung Transplantation Demonstrated leadership experience in a transplant program or similar complex clinical environment Strong communication, collaboration, and program development skills Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Michigan How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Pulmonology Grand Rapids - Medical Group West Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work Varied Days Worked Varied Weekend Frequency Every fourth weekend CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account.
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We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.
We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.
From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.
Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members.
Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and grow the lung transplant program by providing clinical, operational, and strategic oversight. Manage the full continuum of patient care from evaluation through post-transplant management while mentoring clinical staff.
Requirements
Requires an MD or DO with board certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and fellowship training in Lung Transplantation. Must have demonstrated leadership experience in a complex clinical environment and eligibility for Michigan medical licensure.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 78% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
In Michigan, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$301k (118 salary observations; 1,175 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (13,507 salary observations; 55,834 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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