TMS- Pulmonary/Critical Care

UNAVAILABLE; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation, Holidays, Sick and CME Time

Generous 403b retirement match

Health, dental, and vision

Job summary

Temple Health in Philadelphia seeks Academic Pulmonology/CC Physicians to join our multidisciplinary, research‑intensive department. The role involves contributing to clinical care, teaching, and scholarly activity within the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

The department emphasizes cutting‑edge therapies, translational research, and education across pulmonary, critical care, sleep medicine, and related fields, with strong ties to clinical trials and transplant programs.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or foreign equivalent.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine.
• Academic credentials that will qualify for an academic appointment as an Assistant Professor.
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to employment.

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Board-eligible or board-certified in pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine

Academic credentials for Assistant Professor appointment

Unrestricted medical license from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Job description

Summary of Position

The Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery seeks Academic Pulmonology/CC Physicians to join our team.

Unlike any other academic department in the country, the Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery is comprised of physicians and scientists from a variety of disciplines focused on the treatment of lung disease including pulmonary and critical care medicine, allergy, thoracic surgery, lung transplant surgery, sleep medicine, diagnostic imaging and interventional thoracic radiology, pulmonary pathology and clinical and scientific research and medical education. This unique multi-disciplinary center provides synergy for cutting edge therapies and novel basic and clinical research and educational activities that span the continuum of medical and surgical care of patients with common to rare lung disorders.

Why Temple?

• Treats more than 50,000 pulmonary patients annually across inpatient and outpatient settings, offering exposure to high clinical volume and diverse pathology.
• Performs approximately 1,000 invasive pulmonary procedures each year, with growing expertise in advanced interventions such as endobronchial ultrasound, navigational bronchoscopy, and bronchial thermoplasty.
• Nationally recognized leader in lung transplantation, advanced pulmonary disease care, clinical research, and medical education.
• Strong collaborative and research-driven environment with active clinical trials in COPD, emphysema, asthma, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and other complex lung diseases.
• Integrated clinical and basic science programs advance personalized medicine, innovative therapies, and the future standard of care in pulmonary medicine.

This is an exciting time for Temple’s pulmonary program. We expect that we will continue to reshape the standard of care for patients with lung disease and strengthen our leadership role in the areas of research and medical education.

Candidate Qualifications

• M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent
• Board-eligible or board certified in pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine
• Possess academic credentials that will qualify for an academic appointment as an Assistant Professor
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to employment

Features and Benefits

• Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick and CME Time
• Generous 403b retirement match
• 457b
• Health, dental, and vision
• Malpractice
• Tuition remission
• Savi- student loan repayment program

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.

About Temple Health: Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education. The health system’s 1,550+ physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow’s treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.

Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.

About Philadelphia: Located in the heart of Philadelphia, TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods, arts, and cuisine.

"Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital, first library, first medical school. It’s a place where big ideas come to life." – Alexander Hamilton

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.