Pulmonologist Opportunity in Chicago area

Prime Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Tuition reimbursement

401K plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL seeks a board-certified/eligible Pulmonologist to join its growing pulmonary program. Prime Healthcare’s Illinois Medical Group offers a supportive, physician-led environment with autonomy and opportunities for professional growth.

The role encompasses outpatient, inpatient, and critical care duties, with bronchoscopy, PFT interpretation, and thoracentesis. Competitive compensation ($400,000–$500,000) and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with board certification/eligibility in Pulmonary Disease.
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency and Pulmonary fellowship.
• Strong clinical skills in outpatient, inpatient, and critical care settings.
• Excellent communication abilities and a commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care.
• Eligibility for Illinois medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of pulmonary conditions, including COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary infections, lung cancer, and sleep disorders.
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing interpretation, and thoracentesis.
• Develop personalized treatment plans, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (including oncology, cardiology, and sleep medicine), and educate patients on disease management.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and potential program development.

Job description

Pulmonologist Opportunity – St. Mary’s Hospital, Kankakee, IL

Elevate Your Career with Prime Healthcare in a Welcoming River Community

St. Mary’s Hospital, a 182-bed acute care facility and proud member of Prime Healthcare – one of the nation’s largest and most award-winning health systems – is seeking a board-certified/eligible Pulmonologist to join our expanding pulmonary program. As a physician‑led organization, we emphasize compassionate, high‑quality care, innovation, and community service in a supportive environment that fosters autonomy and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of pulmonary conditions, including COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary infections, lung cancer, and sleep disorders.
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing interpretation, and thoracentesis.
• Develop personalized treatment plans, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (including oncology, cardiology, and sleep medicine), and educate patients on disease management.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and potential program development.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with board certification/eligibility in Pulmonary Disease.
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency and Pulmonary fellowship.
• Strong clinical skills in outpatient, inpatient, and critical care settings.
• Excellent communication abilities and a commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care.
• Eligibility for Illinois medical licensure.

Pay Transparency

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $400,000 - $500,000 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf