Respiratory Specialist

Sterling St James Inc.; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 550,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Hospital employed

Full benefits including 401k match

Paid malpractice

Annual CME allowance

Job summary

Sterling St James Inc. in La Grande, OR is seeking a Pulmonologist to join a rural Critical Access Hospital. This full-time position offers a four 10-hour day schedule and relocation assistance, with a compensation range of $550K–$600K+ per year.

The role includes outpatient and inpatient pulmonary care, state-of-the-art diagnostics, and a focus on meaningful community health impact. The successful candidate will lead pulmonary services, collaborate across specialties, and provide comprehensive

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited school.
• Completion of an accredited Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship.
• Active, unrestricted State Medical License.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient evaluation, diagnosis, and long-term management for adult pulmonary conditions.
• Conduct inpatient pulmonary consultations across medical units.
• Perform and interpret bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and pulmonary function tests (PFTs).
• Oversee non-invasive ventilation and long-term oxygen therapy with Respiratory Care team.
• Manage sleep-disordered breathing and review polysomnography/home sleep studies as applicable.
• Collaborate with primary care, radiology, oncology, thoracic surgery, and critical care teams.
• Utilize EPIC EHR for documentation and communication.
• Engage in practice quality improvement and patient education in a rural community setting.

Skills

Clinical pulmonology

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

MD or DO

Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Fellowship

Active state medical license

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease

Job description

Pulmonologist

Relocation Assistance Provided

Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Four 10-Hour Days | Day Shift

Location: La Grande, OR (Rural Eastern Oregon)

Compensation: $550K – $600K+ per year

We are seeking an innovative and energetic Pulmonologist who enjoys professional autonomy and working with a supportive, caring group of healthcare professionals! You'll join a growing specialty team at a Critical Access Hospital in beautiful rural Eastern Oregon, equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools including onsite Echo, EKG, and Stress testing. This is an excellent opportunity to build a meaningful practice and make a significant impact on cardiac health in the community while enjoying an exceptional outdoor lifestyle and work-life balance

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation, diagnosis, and long-term clinical management for adult pulmonary conditions, including COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and lung nodules
• Conduct inpatient pulmonary consultations and manage respiratory conditions for hospitalized patients across medical units
• Perform and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including flexible bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
• Oversee non-invasive ventilation, long-term oxygen therapy, and specialized pulmonary therapies in collaboration with the hospital’s dedicated Respiratory Care team
• Manage sleep-disordered breathing (such as obstructive and central sleep apnea) and review polysomnography/home sleep studies as applicable
• Collaborate closely with primary care providers, radiologists, oncologists, thoracic surgeons, and critical care teams to ensure seamless interdisciplinary care
• Utilize EPIC EHR for timely, accurate documentation, ordering, and clinical communication
• Participate in practice quality improvement initiatives, peer review processes, and patient education to support health outcomes in a rural community setting

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MD) or DO from an accredited school.
• Completion of an accredited Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship.
• Active, unrestricted State Medical License.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease.
• Strong clinical skills and a commitment to providing high-quality respiratory care in a community-oriented environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation opportunity (600k+) which includes:
• Great Base Salary and
• Annual Quality incentives up to $50k
• Commencement bonus of $40k
• $8,000 annual CME, licensing, dues, subscription + paid CME time
• Student loan assistance
• Hospital employed
• Full benefits including a 401k match
• Paid malpractice