PHYSICIAN

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 324,000 - 396,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans

Life Insurance and Disability

FSA

$2,500 CME allowance

Malpractice fully covered

Flexible PTO

Free parking

Job summary

LifeBridge Health seeks a Medical Director track Pulmonary Physician at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. The role blends hospital consults, outpatient medicine, bronchoscopy, and leadership responsibilities within an established team.

Ideal candidates have Pulmonology and Critical Care training, MD/DO credentials, and MD license eligibility in Maryland. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of Pulmonology Fellowship.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Pulmonology; Critical Care certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient pulmonary care.
• Collaborate with APPs, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Lead quality improvement, peer review, and clinical governance.
• Stay current with guidelines, research, and new technologies.
• Participate in medical staff leadership and education.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Clinical governance

Education

MD/DO degree

Pulmonology Fellowship

Job description

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore | LifeBridge Health | Baltimore, Maryland
Specialty: Pulmonology & Critical Care

Job Type: Full-Time, Physician (Medical Director track)

Location: LifeBridge Sinai Hospital of Baltimore | Baltimore, Maryland

Overview

LifeBridge Health comprises Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, and Grace Medical Center. Sinai Hospital of Baltimore - Maryland's largest community hospital with 483 beds - is a nonprofit teaching hospital affiliated with George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, providing training for over 140 residents and 400 medical students annually.

The Opportunity

Join an established practice with 3 physicians and 2 Nurse Practitioners plus supportive and well-trained office staff

Combination of hospital consults, outpatient medicine, bronchoscopy

EBUS Bronchoscopy, and thoracentesis available, if desired

Manage a growing patient population

Opportunity to precept and mentor residents in Sinai's Internal Medicine Residency Program

Opportunities for research, academic appointment, and leadership development

Medical Director - Key Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the Pulmonary Medicine program
• Develop and implement strategic plans to strengthen pulmonary services and improve access to care
• Promote evidence-based, high-quality care for patients
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on quality, safety, patient experience, and clinical outcomes Develop and monitor programmatic quality metrics and performance improvement initiatives
• Recruit, retain, and engage pulmonary and critical care physicians and advanced practice providers
• Foster strong relationships with primary care, hospital medicine, emergency medicine, cardiology, oncology, thoracic surgery, and other referring specialties
• Develop outpatient pulmonary services, including lung nodule, COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, sleep medicine, and other specialty programs as appropriate
• Support the development of inpatient pulmonary consultation services and critical care capabilities
• Work collaboratively with ICU leadership to optimize multidisciplinary critical care delivery
• Participate in medical staff committees and represent Pulmonary Medicine in hospital leadership forums
• Promote appropriate utilization of diagnostic testing, procedures, and other pulmonary resources
• Establish protocols and pathways that improve care coordination and reduce unnecessary variation
• Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and integration with the broader health system

Core Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient care and inpatient consults
• Supervise and teach residents and medical students, and participate in physician education
• Collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), nurses, and interdisciplinary teams
• Participate in quality improvement, peer review, and clinical governance
• Stay current with clinical guidelines, research, and emerging technologies

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school Completion of Pulmonology Fellowship
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pulmonology; Critical Care certification preferred
• Eligible for or currently hold an unrestricted Maryland Medical License
• Active DEA and CDS licenses
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environmen
• New graduates welcome to apply

Competitive base salary starting at 360K commensurate with experience, plus performance-based incentives (RVU model) and leadership compensation

• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Retirement plans: 403(b), 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, Pension Plan
• Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability available
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• $2,500 CME allowance Malpractice insurance (fully covered)
• Flexible PTO and work-life balance
• Free parking

Location Pulmonology Associates at Sinai Hospital

LifeBridge Health hospitals are located within easy driving distance of Baltimore's cultural richness and diversity - from the bustle of downtown to quaint suburbs - with quick access by train to Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New York City. Nearby suburban communities in Baltimore, Howard, and Carroll Counties are home to some of the nation's best public and private schools. The area offers easy access to the Inner Harbor, arts and cultural attractions, the beaches of the Eastern Shore, the rapids of Appalachian Western Maryland, ski slopes in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and the beauty of Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay - plus convenient travel to major East Coast cities and international airports.