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Hampton, VA

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How much do pulmonologist assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for pulmonologist assistant in the United States is $67.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $92.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Pulmonologist Assistant job?

A Pulmonologist Assistant supports pulmonologists in diagnosing and treating patients with respiratory conditions. They may conduct patient assessments, gather medical histories, perform diagnostic tests, and assist with procedures. Additionally, they help educate patients on lung health, treatment plans, and lifestyle modifications. Depending on their training and certification, they may be a physician assistant (PA) or a medical assistant (MA) with specialized experience in pulmonology.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pulmonologist Assistant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pulmonologist Assistant, you need a solid background in medical terminology, respiratory care procedures, and hands-on clinical experience, often supported by a relevant associate's degree or certification like Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Familiarity with spirometry, pulmonary function testing equipment, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams are highly valued. These competencies ensure accurate patient assessments and seamless support for pulmonologists, contributing to effective diagnosis and treatment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Pulmonologist Assistant?

As a Pulmonologist Assistant, your daily responsibilities often include preparing patients for exams, conducting basic respiratory assessments, assisting with pulmonary function tests, and managing patient records using EHR systems. You may also help schedule follow-up appointments, relay test results to patients under the physician's guidance, and provide education on respiratory treatments or medications. Collaboration with physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists is a central part of the role, as is ensuring that all procedures are performed safely and efficiently. This position offers a dynamic work environment in hospitals, clinics, or specialized respiratory care practices.

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Interventional Pulmonologist

$300K - $350K/yr

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Posted 18 days ago


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Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

Interventional Pulmonary Physician

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

Join Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC), a leading academic medical center in Burlington, MA , as a full-time Interventional Pulmonary Physician . This is a unique opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with significant leadership roles in education and innovative lung therapies.

About the Role

You'll be a vital part of our dynamic Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, contributing to one of the nation's most respected Interventional Pulmonary programs. This position includes a faculty appointment at UMASS Chan or Tufts University School of Medicine, commensurate with your experience (Assistant or Associate Professor).

Key Leadership Opportunities

In addition to comprehensive clinical practice, you'll take on two crucial leadership roles:

  • Associate Program Director for the Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship

  • Director of the Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (BLVR) Program

What You'll Do

Clinical Excellence

  • Perform a full range of interventional pulmonary procedures, including:

  • Advanced bronchoscopy (navigation, robotic, EBUS-TBNA)

  • Pleural disease management

  • Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (BLVR) using FDA-approved technologies

  • Lead and expand the BLVR program , overseeing patient selection, multidisciplinary coordination, procedural excellence, and outcomes tracking.

  • Provide inpatient and outpatient care within a collaborative pulmonary practice.

Educational Leadership

  • Serve as Associate Program Director for the Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship.

  • Mentor IP fellows, PCCM fellows, residents, and medical students.

  • Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, simulation training, and scholarly activities.

  • Foster an inclusive, diverse, and intellectually stimulating training environment.

Academic & Research Engagement

  • Engage in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives related to interventional pulmonary procedures and BLVR.

  • Participate in publications, presentations, and educational symposia.

  • Dedicated protected time for academic activities .

What We're Looking For

  • MD or DO degree with completion of an AABIP-accredited Interventional Pulmonology (IP) fellowship.

  • Board-certified/board-eligible in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine.

  • Eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts .

  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching and clinical care .

  • Prior leadership or mentorship experience is strongly preferred.

  • Experience with BLVR , or a strong interest and willingness to lead programmatic development in this area.

About Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

LHMC, a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is a nationally recognized tertiary academic medical center and a pioneer in interventional pulmonology. We pride ourselves on cutting-edge pulmonary care, a robust IP fellowship, and a multidisciplinary environment that champions innovation, teaching, and collaboration. Our IP program has a long-standing tradition of leadership in bronchoscopic therapies and procedural training.

Beth Israel Lahey Health, including all of its employing entities, are a purpose-driven, values-based organization that unites our workforce of people who provide exceptional health care to everyone we serve. All of the employing entities of Beth Israel Lahey Health maintain policies of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination in employment. Please see here for more information about our purpose and values ( https://bilh.org/about/purpose-values ) and here for more information about our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy ( https://bilh.org/careers/eeo-policy ).

Ready to Apply?

If you're a highly motivated Interventional Pulmonary Physician looking to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply!

Please submit your cover letter and CV to:

Janet Waters jwaters2@bilh.org (jwaters2@bilh.org)

Pay Range:

$300,000.00 USD - $350,000.00 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation may be determined based on several factors, that may include education, training, relevant experience, specialty, geography of work location, productivity, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. In addition to base compensation, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include productivity and quality bonuses.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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