Pulmonologist

CommonSpirit Health; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 300,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks a board-certified or eligible Pulmonologist to join Mercy Hospital in Durango, CO. This physician will deliver comprehensive outpatient pulmonary care, utilize PFTs and imaging, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes family-centered, evidence-based care within an integrated delivery system and opportunities to expand access to specialized pulmonary services in the Four Corners region.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board eligibility/certification in pulmonology or critical care as applicable

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient pulmonology care in a clinic setting.
• Utilize pulmonary function testing and imaging to develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with primary care, hospitalists, APPs, and therapy teams to coordinate care.
• Support expansion of access to pulmonary services in Durango and surrounding areas.

Skills

Pulmonology

Patient care

Clinical judgment

Collaboration

Education

MD or DO

Pulmonology residency/fellowship

Tools

Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinic Pulmonologist, you will join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-value, top-quality pulmonary care to the communities we serve in Durango, Colorado, and throughout the surrounding Four Corners region. As part of a physician-facing organization, you will be supported by extensive resources designed to allow you to focus on what matters most—caring for patients and serving the community. You will provide comprehensive outpatient pulmonary care while contributing to the delivery of the highest quality and most cost-effective healthcare within our integrated delivery system. Through your work, you will help expand access to specialized respiratory care and improve the health and well-being of individuals throughout Southwest Colorado.

Every day you will evaluate, diagnose, and manage a broad range of pulmonary conditions in a clinic-based setting, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease, pulmonary nodules, sleep-related breathing disorders, and other complex respiratory conditions. You will utilize pulmonary function testing, diagnostic imaging, and other appropriate diagnostic services to develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. You will collaborate closely with primary care providers, hospitalists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary specialists to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care. As a key member of the pulmonary care team, you will help strengthen outpatient services, build lasting relationships with referring providers, and expand access to high-quality pulmonary care throughout Durango and the surrounding rural communities.

To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled, board-certified, and compassionate Pulmonologist committed to providing exceptional, evidence-based respiratory care.

• You will possess expertise in diagnosing and managing a broad spectrum of pulmonary diseases, along with strong communication abilities, excellent clinical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, referring providers, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• You will also demonstrate a deep commitment to patient-centered care, quality outcomes, and continuous improvement. Important to this role is embracing the Mission and values of this Christian organization, contributing to a team-centered culture that prioritizes collaboration and service, and supporting an environment of transparency, accountability, and excellence.
• You will thrive in a collegial and supportive environment while making a meaningful impact by expanding access to specialized pulmonary care. With the opportunity to practice in beautiful Durango, surrounded by the abundant outdoor and recreational opportunities of Southwestern Colorado, this position offers a rewarding professional and personal lifestyle.

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctorate Degree in Medicine (MD or DO)
• Current and unrestricted Physician License to practice in applicable state
• Must have successfully completed a residency and / or fellowship commensurate with area of specialty
• Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (''DEA'') registration
• Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to hospital
• Obtain medical staff privileges within the health system, at sponsoring institution
• Medium Work exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Where You'll Work

Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the‑art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year‑round, world‑class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.