Pulmonology opening in: Erie, PA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pulmonology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/28/24
**Pulmonology Opening in Pennsylvania**
* Located in Erie, PA
* Full-time, permanent opening
* Hospital-employed
* 458-bed hospital
An integrated global nonprofit health enterprise and one of the country's premier health care networks, is expanding its team in Erie, PA.
The pulmonology team is seeking a motivated pulmonologist to join the Comprehensive Lung Center. As a member of the team, you will work alongside a nationally recognized physician for applying minimally invasive techniques for reach detection of lung cancer and specializes in managing rare genetic forms of COPD.
Candidates must be fellowship trained in Pulmonary and BC/BE. Interventional pulmonology skills would be an added plus. The physician will be expected to participate in multidisciplinary conferences, quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the teaching of medical students and residents. This is an outstanding opportunity to have the best of all worlds at a top academic medical center with plenty of opportunities to collaborate, perform research, and teach.
The clinical scope:
* Established practice: Four physicians (three full-time and one part-time) and four APPs. Sleep physicians include Neurology training.
* Pulmonary operates five days/week. Pulmonary inpatient Hospital Consult service operates seven days/week.
* Pulmonary procedural work includes: Robotic Bronchoscopy / EBUS / Debulking / Cryo.
* Pulmonary Clinic has all types of pathology (e.g., Asthma, COPD, ILD, CF, Lung Nodules/Masses, PH).
Candidates can expect:
* Competitive base salary commensurate with experience/training
* $25,000 sign on bonus
* Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance Medical, dental and vison insurance
* Short and long-term disabilityGroup Life insuranceRobust retirement plans
* Customary and reasonable moving expenses
**About Erie, PA:**
As the fourth largest city in Pennsylvania, Erie has an abundance of resources in culture, recreation and education. Erie overlooks Presque Isle Bay and Peninsula. Lake Erie offers the perfect setting for boating, water skiing, wind surfing, sailing and fishing. Proximity to the Allegheny Mountains affords easy access to Alpine and Nordic skiing. Cultural offerings include a symphony orchestra, ballet and dance companies, playhouse theatre groups and the Presque Isle Downs and Casino. Erie is also home to semi-professional baseball, basketball and ice hockey teams. For children Erie offers a planetarium, the Erie Zoo, a Children's Museum, community parks, an amusement park and indoor and outdoor water parks. Erie has a selection of excellent public, private and parochial schools, as well as four local universities.
Erie is an ideal destination for family living with high-quality educational opportunities, a vibrant cultural scene, and endless recreational activities to enjoy. Plus, Erie is situated less than two hours from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo. Toronto is less than four hours away. You will love living here!