Pulmonary Physician

Staffmed Healthcare Staffing & Recruiting (Medical Edge Recruitment); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and DIS

Malpractice coverage with tail

401(k) with employer match

CME allowance and dedicated conference

Generous PTO

Relocation assistance and sign-on

Job summary

StaffMed Health Partners in Tucson, AZ is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pulmonologist to join an expanding, multi-specialty group. The role features an elective outpatient focus with a unique opportunity to collaborate with CT surgeons to build a lung nodule and thoracic surgery program, supported by a robust institutional network.

The position is full-time with a 60/40 clinic to OR/endoscopy mix, weekend call, and a strong referral base.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Pulmonary Medicine is required or forthcoming.
• Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain license is required.
• Willingness to develop a lung nodule and thoracic surgery program alongside CT surgery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient pulmonary care with a 60% clinic / 40% OR/endoscopy mix.
• Collaborate with CT surgery to build a lung nodule and thoracic surgery program.
• Participate in weekend call and maintain a productive referral base.

Skills

Bronchoscopy experience

Outpatient pulmonary care

Collaboration with CT surgery

Education

MD/DO from accredited medical school

Job description

Pulmonary Medicine — Tucson, AZ

THE OPPORTUNITY

StaffMed Health Partners is recruiting a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pulmonologist to join an expanding team within a trusted, established multi-specialty group in Tucson, Arizona. This is an elective-based outpatient program with a unique opportunity to collaborate with skilled CT surgeons to build a lung nodule and thoracic surgery program — ideal for a pulmonologist who wants to be part of building something new with real institutional support behind it.

PRACTICE DETAILS

• Full-time employed position
• Clinic: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• 60% clinic / 40% OR/Endoscopy mix
• Weekend practice call
• Opportunity to develop a lung nodule and thoracic surgery program alongside CT surgery
• Strong referral base from 100+ provider multi-specialty group
• Health network spanning multiple hospitals and a comprehensive outpatient/specialty network

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary with productivity incentives
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• Malpractice coverage with tail protection
• 401(k) with employer match
• CME allowance and dedicated conference time
• Generous PTO
• Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus available

REQUIREMENTS

• MD or DO from accredited institution
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Medicine
• Training in advanced bronchoscopy preferred (robotic bronchoscopy/ION experience a plus)
• Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain

THE LOCATION — Tucson, AZ

Tucson delivers what few cities can - 350 days of sunshine, dramatic Sonoran Desert landscapes, and a cost of living that lets physicians build real wealth. Nestled between five mountain ranges with saguaro-studded foothills as your backdrop, the city offers world-class hiking at Sabino Canyon, Mount Lemmon's alpine escape just 45 minutes from your front door, and Saguaro National Park literally at the city limits. The dining scene earned Tucson UNESCO City of Gastronomy status - the first in the United States - with a culinary heritage spanning centuries of Sonoran, Mexican, and Native American traditions. The University of Arizona brings a vibrant cultural and intellectual energy, from Wildcat basketball to the Arizona State Museum. Families thrive here with excellent public and private schools, safe master-planned communities in the Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley, and Marana, and a genuine warmth that makes newcomers feel at home within weeks. Tucson International Airport connects you to major hubs, and Phoenix is a quick 90-minute drive north for additional amenities.

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