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How much do pccm jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for pccm in the United States is $132,600.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,500.00 and $180,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) physician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a PCCM physician, you need an MD or DO degree, completion of an internal medicine residency and PCCM fellowship, and strong expertise in diagnosing and managing complex pulmonary and critical illnesses. Familiarity with ventilators, bronchoscopy, advanced life support systems, and board certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine are typically required. Outstanding communication, decision-making under pressure, and teamwork are vital soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure high-quality care for critically ill patients and effective collaboration in multidisciplinary healthcare environments.

What is a PCCM?

PCCM stands for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. PCCM doctors are specialists who diagnose and treat diseases of the lungs and respiratory system, as well as manage critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs). They are trained to handle complex conditions such as asthma, COPD, pneumonia, lung cancer, and respiratory failure. PCCM physicians often perform procedures like bronchoscopies and manage ventilators for patients who need breathing support.

What is the difference between Pccm vs Pulmonary Critical Care Physician?

AspectPccmPulmonary Critical Care Physician
CredentialsMedical degree, residency, fellowship in pulmonary and critical careMedical degree, residency, fellowship in pulmonary and critical care
Work EnvironmentHospitals, ICU, outpatient clinicsHospitals, ICU, outpatient clinics
Industry UsageCommonly used in hospital settings for ICU careSame as Pccm, often used interchangeably

Both Pccm and Pulmonary Critical Care Physician refer to specialists trained in managing critically ill patients with respiratory issues. They share similar credentials, work environments, and industry usage, often used interchangeably in hospital settings. The main difference is that Pccm is an abbreviation of Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, while Pulmonary Critical Care Physician is the full title.

What are some common challenges faced by Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) physicians, and how can they be managed?

PCCM physicians often encounter high-acuity patients and must make rapid, complex decisions under pressure, which can be both challenging and rewarding. Managing critically ill patients, frequent overnight shifts, and a demanding on-call schedule can contribute to emotional and physical fatigue. Building a strong multidisciplinary team, practicing effective communication, and utilizing wellness resources are essential strategies for maintaining resilience and delivering high-quality patient care. Many institutions also offer mentorship and support programs to help PCCM physicians navigate these challenges and advance in their careers.
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Infographic showing various Pccm job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,600 per year, or $63.8 per hour.

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Critical Care (Nights)

Duke Health

Durham, NC • On-site

$105K - $136K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Duke Health rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 254 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

305th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

  • Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
  • Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
  • Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
  • Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
  • Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
  • Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

***This position is eligible for a $10,000 Commitment bonus, & Relocation Assistance is also available ***

Job Location

Duke University Hospital

Job Summary

The Duke Hospital Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (APP), includes both Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA), provides direct patient care services for critically ill pediatric patients aged 0-21 with acute, complex, critical, and chronic illness across a variety of care settings. It is appropriate for the APP to provide care for an aging pediatric patient beyond the age of 21 with a pediatric condition for a limited period of time. Pediatric Critical Care medicine APPs will care for patients either in the Pediatric Intensive Care unit (PICU), Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care unit (PCICU), or Pediatric Progressive Care Unit (PPCU). In addition, APPs will provide critical care management on the Rapid Response and Code blue teams.

Utilizing acquired knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology, the PCCM APP exercises independent decision making in the assessment, diagnosis and development of the plan of care for patients on the PCCM service. In collaboration and consultation with the supervising physician, the PCCM APP contributes to excellence in patient care. As an advanced practice provider, the PCCM APP is additionally involved in education, consultation, research and leadership throughout the Duke Health System, organization and profession.

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

NP: Graduate of accredited MSN or DNP Pediatric Acute Care Nurse PractitionerProgram.

PA: Graduate of ARC accredited Physician Assistant Program, Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree preferred.

Certification

NP: PNP-AC or PNP-AC/PC. FNPs and PNP-PCs arenotbeing considered for this position.

PA: PA-C

Licensure

NP: Current unrestricted RN license issued by or recognized by the NCBON with authorization to practice as an NP.

PA: Current medical license issued by the NCMB with authorization to practice as a Physician Assistant.

Both: State and Federal DEA unrestricted prescriptive authority

Experience

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant experience in a pediatric acute care clinical setting strongly preferred. 2+ years of ICU nursing experience is also preferred.

Life support

BLS

PALS

Recommended: ACLS

Physical and mental requirements:

  • Able toclearly articulate scope of practice, and practices within those guidelines as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant in the state of North Carolina and within the Duke University Health System.
  • Able toindependently seek out resources and work collaboratively to solve complex problems
  • Able tocommunicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.
  • Able touse sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, perform health assessments, treatment, and follow-up.
  • Able touse fine motor skills
  • Able torecord activities, document assessments & interventions; prepare reports and presentations;
  • Able touse computer and learn new software programs
  • Able toprovide leadership in clinical area of expertise and in meeting organizational goals
  • Able tonavigate the Hospital and DUHS to provide clinical expertise to specific patient populations
  • Able towithstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds
  • Able toremain focused and organized
  • Able towork collaboratively with all levels of personnel

Job Hours

12 hours Night shifts. Schedule may be modified by the clinical or leadership team when needed.


Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.


Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.


Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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