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Consultant Physician-Pediatric Pulmonology

PulmonologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

We are looking for a compassionate physician to provide primary care for patients suffering from injuries and common illnesses.

The physician's responsibilities include diagnosing and treating injuries, illnesses, and disorders, prescribing medications, making recommendations on lifestyle changes, and answering patients' questions.

A physician may work in one or more areas of specialization, such as anesthesiology, family and general medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics.

To be a successful physician, you should be kind and compassionate towards your patients, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should be knowledgeable, detail oriented, and have good problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

The physician is responsible for diagnosing and treating a wide range of pediatric respiratory illnesses, disorders, and injuries. They must also prescribe medications, provide lifestyle recommendations, and maintain compassionate communication with patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a medical degree and have successfully completed a residency and internship. A valid state license and certification to practice medicine are required to perform the duties of this role.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Pediatric PulmonologyDiagnosisTreatment planningPatient careLeadershipOrganizational skillsDexterityClinical medicine

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Consultant Physician-Pediatric Pulmonology at SSMC a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pulmonology — ranked against 94 active Pulmonology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Pulmonology — Physician Career Context

Pulmonology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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.

Top Pulmonologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 7.8
Among the best 10% of Pulmonology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 94 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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