Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group·Kankakee, Illinois
The Pulmonologist will diagnose and manage a wide range of pulmonary conditions, including COPD, asthma, and lung cancer. They will also perform diagnostic procedures such as bronchoscopy and thoracentesis while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview Pulmonologist Opportunity – St. Mary’s Hospital, Kankakee, IL Elevate Your Career with Prime Healthcare in a Welcoming River Community St. Mary’s Hospital, a 182-bed acute care facility and proud member of Prime Healthcare – one of the nation’s largest and most award-winning health systems – is seeking a board-certified/eligible Pulmonologist to join our expanding pulmonary program. As a physician-led organization, we emphasize compassionate, high-quality care, innovation, and community service in a supportive environment that fosters autonomy and professional growth.
Diagnose and manage a wide range of pulmonary conditions, including COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary infections, lung cancer, and sleep disorders. Perform diagnostic procedures such as bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing interpretation, and thoracentesis. Develop personalized treatment plans, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (including oncology, cardiology, and sleep medicine), and educate patients on disease management. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and potential program development.
MD or DO degree with board certification/eligibility in Pulmonary Disease. Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency and Pulmonary fellowship. Strong clinical skills in outpatient, inpatient, and critical care settings. Excellent communication abilities and a commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care. Eligibility for Illinois medical licensure. Pay Transparency Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $400,000 - $500,000 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree with board certification or eligibility in Pulmonary Disease. Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency and Pulmonary fellowship is required.
Market context
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