Interventional Pulmonologist – Pulmonary & Critical Care #MED447

The University of Chicago's Department of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, is seeking full-time faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor to join its clinical faculty with a focus in Interventional Pulmonology. These positions are intended for physicians interested in developing a clinical practice that includes interventional pulmonary procedures, ambulatory pulmonary medicine, and multidisciplinary care of patients with complex pulmonary and thoracic conditions. Compensation is dependent upon qualifications. These positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Appointees will have clinical responsibilities across the University of Chicago Medicine health system, including UChicago Medicine Hyde Park and Ingalls Memorial Hospital and affiliated ambulatory locations. Clinical responsibilities will primarily include interventional pulmonary procedures and the evaluation and management of patients requiring advanced diagnostic and therapeutic pulmonary services. Procedural responsibilities include advanced bronchoscopy, including robotic bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, rigid bronchoscopy, pleural procedures, and other advanced diagnostic and therapeutic airway and pulmonary interventions based on the appointees' expertise and clinical need. Ambulatory responsibilities will include the evaluation and longitudinal management of patients referred for interventional pulmonary evaluation and procedures.

Appointees will work collaboratively with Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine faculty and clinical teams across the health system, including multidisciplinary collaboration with relevant medical and surgical specialties. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students and scholarly activity appropriate to the appointee's academic interests and career goals.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, and 3) be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. 

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/195583. Applicants must upload a CV, including bibliography, and a cover letter. Review of applications ends when the positions are filled.

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