Job Title : Outpatient Pulmonologist
Location : San Jose, CA
Job Type : Full-Time
Position Overview :
El Camino Health Medical Network (ECHMN) is seeking a compassionate and board-certified Pulmonologist to join our ambulatory clinic. This role offers the opportunity to practice meaningful, relationship-based medicine in a community setting while managing chronic and complex respiratory conditions in an outpatient environment. Ideal candidates are team-oriented, patient-focused, and committed to improving respiratory health in our local population.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with a wide range of pulmonary conditions in an outpatient clinic setting (e.g., COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, sarcoidosis).
- Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function testing (PFTs), chest X-rays, and CT scans.
- Collaborate with primary care providers, hospitalists, and specialists within the hospital network to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
- Participate in community outreach, patient education, and initiatives to improve respiratory health and reduce hospital readmissions.
- Support the integration of care with respiratory therapy, sleep medicine, and smoking cessation programs.
- Maintain detailed, timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EPIC).
- May provide telehealth services for follow-up and chronic disease management.
- Optional inpatient consultative support (schedule to be determined).
Qualifications :
Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.Board-certified or board-eligible in Pulmonary Disease.Fellowship training in Pulmonary Medicine required.Eligible for medical licensure in California.Strong clinical and communication skills.Schedule & Call :
Monday to Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM.Inpatient rounding 4 days a month.Shared clinic-based call for urgent follow-ups (minimal volume).What We Offer :
Collegial work environment that provides autonomyRobust and competitive benefits package, including paid CME, Dues, licenses, etc.1-2 year base salary guaranteewRVU Productivity IncentiveSigning BonusRelocation BonusQuality and Performance Incentive