Pediatric Pulmonologist — Outpatient Clinic (Spokane, WA)

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Seeking a full-time Pediatric Pulmonologist to join a Spokane, WA (99204) outpatient practice with ongoing, long-term coverage. This role is Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–5:00 PM) with scheduled beeper call (20-minute response time); call ratio to be determined. Start: ASAP.

Scope and patient population

• Provide care for newborns, children and adolescents in outpatient and inpatient consult settings.
• Manage common and complex pulmonary conditions including asthma, chronic lung disease of prematurity, cystic fibrosis, sleep-disordered breathing, interstitial lung disease, and ventilator-dependent patients.
• Perform and interpret pulmonary function testing and related diagnostics.

Team, facility and technology

• Practice uses Epic EMR.
• Support team includes RNs (2), MAs (4), and PA/NPs (1); additional office staff TBD.
• Hospital privileges required.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained and Board Certified in Pediatric Pulmonology.
• Washington state medical license (active or in process).
• Prior outpatient pediatric pulmonology experience preferred.
• Epic proficiency preferred.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Credentialing typically 60–90 days. Visa sponsorship not specified.

Clinical responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient consultations, follow-ups and inpatient consults as needed.
• Manage non-invasive and invasive ventilation for acute and chronic pediatric respiratory conditions.
• Respond to beeper call within 20 minutes and provide phone consults as required.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care, quality improvement and patient education efforts.

Procedures and skills required (examples)

• Non-invasive ventilation management; neonatal and pediatric ventilation (acute/chronic).
• Intubation (ETT/NT), conscious/deep sedation, central and arterial line placement, UVC/UAC.
• Lumbar puncture, paracentesis, thoracentesis, chest tube insertion, needle decompression.
• X‑ray and EKG interpretation, PA catheter, exchange transfusion, minor suturing, selected neonatal procedures.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience; incentive bonus available.
• Relocation assistance, CME allowance, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, PTO and holidays per employer policy.
• 401(k)/403(b) with match, life and disability coverage, and malpractice insurance with tail provided. Specifics TBD.

Community highlights

• Spokane offers urban amenities plus abundant outdoor recreation—riverfront parks, a vibrant arts scene, hiking, skiing and nearby lakes. Closest airport: Spokane International Airport (GEG). Nearby cities include Coeur d’Alene, ID and Seattle, WA.