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Summit Health
Clifton, New Jersey

Pulmonary Physician

PulmonologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$375k-$500k

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Job Description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

If you are looking for a collaborative, dynamic, physician-led practice environment where you can learn, grow, and excel in providing integrated, multidisciplinary, patient centered care, then the Summit Health family is the place to be! We are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pulmonologist Physician to join our expanding department.

We Offer

  • Generous CME funding for professional development
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Shareholder opportunity
  • Coordinated resources and shared expertise
  • Complete administrative and care management support

If you are an interested candidate, please reach out to our recruiters at providerrecruitment@summithealth.com.

Compensation Range: $375,000- $500,000

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience, individual performance, quality measures and location of position.

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About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

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Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide integrated, multidisciplinary, and patient-centered pulmonary care within an expanding department. They will collaborate with a team of providers to deliver high-quality, value-based healthcare services.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonology. The role requires a commitment to providing compassionate, connected care in a physician-led practice environment.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary careClinical documentationPatient assessmentTreatment planningCommunication

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 ~$438k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $402k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pulmonologist Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

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$325k
1
$390k
1
$450k
2
$460k-505k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution5 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Pulmonologist (MD/DO) - Ashburn

Inova Health System · Ashburn, Virginia

$300k-$500k
#2

Outpatient Pulmonologist

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center · Baxter, Minnesota

$403k-$471k
#3

Sleep Medicine Physician - Outpatient Practice - Saginaw, MI

$425k-$450k
#4

Physician: Sleep Medicine - Winfield and Geneva, IL

$296k-$390k
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 1.5
Below most Pulmonology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 109 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Clifton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$631k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,672/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 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 Summit Health

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous CME funding
Opportunities for professional growth
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Shareholder opportunity
Coordinated resources and shared expertise
Complete administrative and care management support
Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages