Pulmonologist Newark New Jersey

PulmonologyNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$320k-$350k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Bonus Amount up to $10,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

  • Pulmonologist – Full-Time
  • St. Michael’s Medical Center | Newark, New Jersey

St. Michael’s Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Pulmonologist to join a busy and growing pulmonary medicine practice in Newark, New Jersey. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician looking to join an established practice with a strong patient volume and collaborative clinical environment.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time Pulmonology position
  • Monday–Friday schedule
  • Busy, established practice with strong patient volume
  • Opportunity to provide comprehensive pulmonary care
  • Collaborative relationship with physicians and multidisciplinary medical staff
  • Conveniently located in Newark, NJ
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Full-Time

This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a busy pulmonary practice while maintaining a consistent weekday schedule.

Location: Newark, New Jersey

St. Michael’s Medical Center is located in the heart of Newark, providing convenient access to New York City and the surrounding New Jersey communities.

Responsibilities

The Pulmonologist will provide evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with a broad range of pulmonary and respiratory conditions. Responsibilities may include:

  • Outpatient pulmonary consultations and follow-up care
  • Diagnosis and management of respiratory diseases
  • Evaluation of chronic and acute pulmonary conditions
  • Interpretation of pulmonary diagnostic testing
  • Collaboration with primary care physicians, hospitalists, and other specialists
  • Providing high-quality, evidence-based patient care
  • Participation in the medical staff and department activities as appropriate

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree
  • Completion of an accredited Pulmonary Medicine or Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine fellowship
  • Board eligible or board certified in Pulmonary Disease
  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience preferred
  • New Jersey medical license or eligibility
  • Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a busy practice environment

Pay Transparency

St. Michael's Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on employment status, i. e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary.

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $320,000- 350,000 on an annualized basis.

The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Respiratory Disease Diagnosis and ManagementAcute and Chronic Pulmonary CarePulmonary Diagnostic Test InterpretationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EvaluationPatient Follow-Up

Pulmonology — Physician Career Context

Pulmonology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$335k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $308k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.3this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Pulmonology listings

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

  • No weekends

Living in Newark

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$448k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,114/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Saint Michaels Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Newark, N.J.
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Paid time off
401K retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Tuition reimbursement