[Hiring] Pulmonologist @CommonSpirit Health

Role Description

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. 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.

• 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
  • Other complex respiratory conditions
• Utilize pulmonary function testing, diagnostic imaging, and other appropriate diagnostic services to develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with primary care providers, hospitalists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary specialists to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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
• Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to hospital

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration
• 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