Outpatient Pulmonologist

El Camino Health Medical Network (SVMD); San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Health Medical Network is seeking a compassionate Outpatient Pulmonologist for its San Jose clinic. The role involves managing chronic respiratory conditions, collaborating with healthcare teams, and participating in community health initiatives. Ideal candidates are board-certified and committed to improving patient outcomes in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Collegial work environment

Robust benefits package

1-2 year base salary guarantee

wRVU Productivity Incentive

Signing Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Quality and Performance Incentive

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pulmonary Disease.
• Eligible for medical licensure in California.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with pulmonary conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests like PFTs and CT scans.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers for coordinated care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Education

Medical degree (MD or DO)

Fellowship training in Pulmonary Medicine

Job description

Job Title: Outpatient Pulmonologist

Location: San Jose, CA
Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:

El Camino Health Medical Network (ECHMN) is seeking a compassionate and board-certified Pulmonologist to join our ambulatory clinic. This role offers the opportunity to practice meaningful, relationship-based medicine in a community setting while managing chronic and complex respiratory conditions in an outpatient environment. Ideal candidates are team-oriented, patient-focused, and committed to improving respiratory health in our local population.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with a wide range of pulmonary conditions in an outpatient clinic setting (e.g., COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, sarcoidosis).
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function testing (PFTs), chest X-rays, and CT scans.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, hospitalists, and specialists within the hospital network to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
• Participate in community outreach, patient education, and initiatives to improve respiratory health and reduce hospital readmissions.
• Support the integration of care with respiratory therapy, sleep medicine, and smoking cessation programs.
• Maintain detailed, timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EPIC).
• May provide telehealth services for follow-up and chronic disease management.
• Optional inpatient consultative support (schedule to be determined).

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pulmonary Disease.
• Fellowship training in Pulmonary Medicine required.
• Eligible for medical licensure in California.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.

Schedule & Call:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Inpatient rounding 4 days a month.
• Shared clinic-based call for urgent follow-ups (minimal volume).

What We Offer:

• Collegial work environment that provides autonomy
• Robust and competitive benefits package, including paid CME, Dues, licenses, etc.
• 1-2 year base salary guarantee
• wRVU Productivity Incentive
• Signing Bonus
• Relocation Bonus
• Quality and Performance Incentive