Physician - Pulmonologist
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 Hospital Sisters Health System as a Pulmonologist – No Inpatient Call, Loan Repayment in Decatur, Illinois. If you have additional questions, contact recruiter at: Emily. Lauf@hshs.
Key Responsibilities
- provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and re.
- provide quality, patient-centered, holistic care—and build caring relationships.
Requirements
- Unrestricted Illinois license and DEA prior to start
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonology
- M. D., D. O., or MBBS Pay Range: $425,000
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $425,000 - $525,000
- Signing bonus: $1.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
- Visa sponsorship available.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers competitive compensation, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Hospital Sisters Health System in Decatur, Illinois.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Pulmonologist at Hospital Sisters Health System 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 weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
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 Hospital Sisters Health System 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.
Remote physician positions in Pulmonology have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
Hospital Sisters Health System lists compensation for this physician position at $425k to $525k annually.
This is approximately 36% above the national median for Pulmonology professionals, which is around $350k.
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 is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($425k–$525k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Pulmonology, Clinical care, Robotics, EPIC EMR, Patient-centered care, Healthcare delivery, Diagnosis, Treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pulmonology role.
Core responsibilities: The physician will provide specialized pulmonology care within an established team in a clinic setting. Responsibilities include managing patient health, utilizing robotics for surgical cases, and maintaining high standards of clinical excellence.
Benefits package: 2-year salary guarantee, Student loan assistance up to $150,000, $2,500 monthly fellowship stipend, Sign-on bonus, Paid relocation, Comprehensive health insurance, Dental, Vision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Pulmonology physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
4d ago
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