Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician

Pulmonary & Critical Care Opportunity in Coastal Texas

Join a respected academic medical center on the Gulf Coast as a Pulmonary & Critical Care physician, with flexible clinical tracks and access to protected time for education, leadership, and program growth. This position is ideal for academic-minded physicians seeking a balanced practice with teaching, procedural work, and ICU coverage, tailored to your strengths. Physicians of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Practice Overview

• Academic Team Environment: Join a collaborative Pulmonary & Critical Care division with support from residents, fellows, and APPs in both the ICU and clinic
• Customize your clinical focus : choose from outpatient pulmonary, critical care-only, combined Pulm/CCM, or add sleep medicine if desired
• Closed ICU model: Manage 16-20-bed ICUs with multidisciplinary rounding, full subspecialty support, and telehealth consult access
• Leadership & Mentorship Opportunities: Get involved in program-building, education, and faculty development initiatives

Schedule

• ICU rotation follows a 7-on/7-off model with home call; shared across 6-8 intensivists
• Pulmonary clinic sessions are flexible: 1-4 per week, depending on academic or procedural focus
• No Separate Clinic Call: Weekend call is embedded in ICU coverage
• Outpatient-only track available for those seeking reduced intensity or late-career transitions

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $340,000 with additional incentives starting in year 3 based on RVUs
• Regional campus rotation bonuses and procedural revenue are available
• Full benefits package, including up to $8,500 in relocation support and retirement options through the state system
• Two-year salary guarantee with consistent bonus potential exceeding 20%

Candidate Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
• Fellowship-trained in the U.S.; alternative pathways considered on a case-by-case basis
• Comfortable teaching residents and fellows in both ICU and clinic settings
• Additional training in Sleep Medicine or POCUS is welcome but not required

Community & Location Highlights

• Live in a coastal city or vibrant suburban community-options include historic Galveston or family-friendly Clear Lake
• Affordable housing, highly rated public schools, and easy commutes to academic sites
• No state income tax and a low overall cost of living
• Proximity to international airports and access to Houston's cultural and culinary offerings

Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and whether it could be the right next step in your career.