Pulmonologist
Listed compensation
$380k
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Job Description
The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) is a leading group of over 1,800 physicians in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., exclusively caring for Kaiser Permanente patients. We invite applications for a specialist in Interventional Pulmonology. The primary work locations will be in the D.C. and Northern VA areas of the region.
Unlike other U.S. health systems, MAPMG is built and led by physicians who earn competitive salaries, without income based on providing individual services. Our medical group comprises board-certified physicians across 60+ specialties.
MAPMG physicians use a comprehensive electronic health record (EHR) to coordinate care. Our focus is on long-term health, prevention, diagnosing, and treating diseases effectively.
MAPMG researchers and staff support innovative ideas, ensuring quality care, educational programming, and advancing best practices through research.
What You Can Expect
- Primarily procedural based pulmonology at Holy Cross, VHC (Virginia Hospital Center), Inova, Doctor’s Hospital, and Caton Hill/Woodbridge, VA as needed.
- Work for a robust program (13 pulmonologists in the region) with organization wide state of the art AI integration in conjunction with an Epic based EMR.
- New evaluations = 30 minutes / Routine Follow-Up = 30 minutes
- The opportunity to build a region wide interventional pulmonology program and partner with our thoracic surgery team.
- No ICU requirements
- Starting Spring of 2027, on-call 1 weekend out of every 10 weekends (rounding required)
- Favorable weekend and holiday call schedule
Minimum Requirements
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Eligible in Pulmonology
- Fellowship training in interventional pulmonology required
- Currently licensed or able to obtain licenses in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia
MAPMG Physicians
- Practice patient-centered, culturally competent medical care
- Communicate thoughtfully (listen, educate, advocate)
- Lead with integrity
- Value teamwork
- Are transparent and honest
- Go “above and beyond” for their patients
We Provide You
- Competitive compensation
- Pathway for physicians to become shareholders of MAPMG
- Comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums, a pension plan and 401(k), life insurance, and paid leave
- Complete professional liability coverage provided at no cost, 100% reimbursement for obtaining and maintaining board certification, continuing medical education reimbursement, and in-house CME opportunities
- A concierge service that works directly with you to apply for all required state, CDS, and DEA licenses
The starting annual salary for this position is $380,000 which considers an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, MAPMG offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package.
MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our physicians. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
The pulmonologist will perform primarily procedural-based care across multiple hospital locations and collaborate with the thoracic surgery team to build an interventional pulmonology program. The role involves conducting patient evaluations and follow-ups while utilizing an electronic health record system to coordinate long-term care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board certified or eligible in Pulmonology with fellowship training in interventional pulmonology. Applicants must also be licensed or eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pulmonology — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$380k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $362k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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