Director of Pulmonary Medicine

A Director of Pulmonary Medicine is a physician leader who oversees a hospital's pulmonary (lung and respiratory) medicine program.

• Leading the pulmonary medicine department and clinical services
• Supervising pulmonologists, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff
• Developing clinical protocols and quality improvement initiatives
• Managing patient care programs for conditions such as COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and lung infections
• Overseeing bronchoscopy and other pulmonary procedures
• Supporting physician recruitment, training, and performance management
• Participating in strategic planning, budgeting, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborating with critical care, sleep medicine, oncology, and thoracic surgery teams
• Promoting research, education, and program development

Position Summary

The Director of Pulmonary Medicine provides clinical, administrative, and strategic leadership for the pulmonary medicine program. This physician leader oversees the delivery of high-quality respiratory care services, promotes clinical excellence, ensures regulatory compliance, supports staff development, and advances organizational goals related to pulmonary health.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Pulmonary Medicine department, including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, and support staff.
• Develop and implement clinical policies, protocols, and best practices for pulmonary care.
• Provide direct patient care for pulmonary and respiratory disorders, including asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and lung infections.
• Oversee pulmonary procedures such as bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing.
• Monitor quality metrics, patient outcomes, and patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with Critical Care, Sleep Medicine, Oncology, Thoracic Surgery, and other specialty services.
• Support physician recruitment, credentialing, onboarding, and performance evaluation.
• Participate in budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning activities.
• Foster research, educational programs, and professional development opportunities.
• Represent the department in medical staff committees and leadership meetings.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification in Pulmonary Disease; Critical Care Medicine certification preferred.
• Unrestricted medical license.
• Minimum 5-10 years of clinical experience in pulmonary medicine.
• Prior leadership or administrative experience in a hospital, academic, or healthcare system setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in quality improvement, program development, and physician leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, quality standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Experience with clinical operations, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer, Chair of Medicine, or equivalent executive leader.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform clinical examinations and procedures.
• Ability to work in hospital, clinic, and administrative settings.
• May require participation in on-call coverage as determined by organizational needs.