Pulmonology Specialist

The Department of Medicine at Hackensack University Medical Center is seeking a skilled interventional pulmonologist to support its growing pulmonary and thoracic surgery service. As Associate Director, this provider will deliver exceptional clinical care and contribute to the expansion of the interventional pulmonary program. Procedures will be performed in a state-of-the-art pulmonary procedure unit, backed by dedicated pulmonary faculty, a well-established pulmonary and critical care fellowship program, and a robust thoracic oncology and surgery team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality patient care in pulmonology and interventional pulmonary procedures.
• Perform clinical pulmonary consultations across ambulatory and hospital-based settings, including critical care, emergency, medical, and surgical wards.
• Lead system and process initiatives to build the interventional pulmonary program.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including thoracic surgery and medical oncology, to deliver high-quality, safe, and accessible patient care.
• Engage in quality and safety improvement activities.
• Contribute to administrative and educational training activities, including resident and fellow recruitment, teaching, mentoring, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in and support clinical research efforts, maintaining high standards in clinical research practices.

Highlights:

• Join a dynamic network of experienced physicians, specialists, and other team members who foster a culture of collaboration and mentorship, along with strong clinical support.
• Pulmonary and Lung Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center is ranked #22 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Perform procedures in a new, highly advanced interventional pulmonary unit.
• Opportunity to engage in leadership and program development.
• Eligibility for faculty appointment at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
• Highly competitive compensation package and robust benefits.

Requirements:

• M.D. or D.O. from a recognized medical school.
• Board Certification in Pulmonology.
• Completion of an Interventional Pulmonary Fellowship or board certification in Interventional Pulmonary Medicine.
• Ability to obtain New Jersey Medical License, DEA, and CDS.