Academic Pulmonary Disease Physician, Critical Care and Sleep in Texas
Job at a glance
Job description
Pulmonary & Critical Care Opportunity in Coastal Texas
Join a Leading Academic Team with Coastal Living and Career Flexibility
A respected academic medical center on the Gulf Coast is seeking a Pulmonary & Critical Care physician to join its growing division. This position offers a flexible structure tailored to your professional interests, with protected time for teaching, leadership, and clinical program development. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced physician ready for a new chapter, this role provides both purpose and balance.
Practice Overview
- Academic team with residents, fellows, and APP support across the ICU and clinic
- Customizable clinical track: outpatient pulmonary, critical care, combined Pulm/CCM, or add sleep medicine
- Closed ICU model with full subspecialty support and telehealth consult access
- Leadership and mentorship opportunities in education and faculty development
Schedule
- 7-on/7-off ICU rotation with home call shared among 6-8 intensivists
- Flexible pulmonary clinic schedule: 1-4 sessions weekly
- Weekend call built into ICU coverage; no separate clinic call
- Outpatient-only track available for reduced intensity or late-career transitions
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary of $340,000 with bonus incentives starting in year three
- Additional income from regional rotations and procedural work
- Up to $8,500 relocation support, full benefits, and state retirement plan
- Two-year salary guarantee with bonus potential exceeding 20% annually
About the Community
Enjoy the best of coastal Texas living with options from historic Galveston to the suburbs of Clear Lake. The area offers affordable housing, excellent schools, and year-round sunshine, all with no state income tax and short commutes to Houston's world-class dining, culture, and airports. Whether you prefer morning walks on the beach or a quick drive to the city, this location lets you do both.
If the idea of rounding near the ocean and building a career that actually leaves time to breathe sounds appealing, let's talk before someone else grabs this spot.