Academic Pulmonary Disease Physician, Critical Care and Sleep in Texas

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.