Interventional Pulmonologist | $280K–$375K + Robotic Bronchoscopy Innovation | Denver, CO

Location: Denver, Colorado — in the heart of the Rocky Mountains

National Jewish Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician with a focus in Interventional Pulmonology to join our esteemed faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an innovative and collaborative program offering cutting-edge minimally invasive airway procedures, including robotic bronchoscopy, in partnership with Saint Joseph Hospital.

Our Interventional Pulmonology Program

National Jewish Health is among the first hospitals in the Rocky Mountain region to offer robotic bronchoscopy—a minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic option for patients with lung nodules and other pulmonary concerns.

Our services include:

• Diagnosis & treatment of pulmonary nodules
• Early lung cancer detection
• Management of airway obstructions (benign & malignant)
• Airway recanalization with laser and other modalities
• Foreign body removal
• Pleural disease management
• Advanced asthma and emphysema care

Qualifications

• BC in Internal Medicine
• BC/BE in Pulmonary and Critical Care
• Strong commitment to clinical care and innovation
• Eligible to obtain a Colorado medical license

Why National Jewish Health?

As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, National Jewish Health is a global leader in pulmonary care and medical research. For over 125 years, we've delivered breakthrough research, patient-centered innovation, and nationally ranked care.

Accolades Include:

• Named a Top 10 Pulmonology Hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 27 consecutive years (2023–2024)
• “High Performing” rating in COPD, Lung Cancer Surgery, and Pneumonia
• Longstanding academic partnership with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital

Our Mission & Vision

Since 1899, our mission has been to heal, discover, and educate.
Our vision: To be the global leader in treating and researching respiratory, cardiovascular, and immunologic diseases. We lead the transition from reactive to proactive and preventive care through personalized medicine.

Living in Denver

• 300+ days of sunshine each year
• World-class hiking, skiing, and outdoor adventures
• Thriving food, music, and arts scene
• Excellent schools, healthcare, and cultural institutions
• One of the best cities to raise a family or enjoy city life with a mountain backdrop

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $280,000 – $375,000 (based on experience and internal equity)
• Comprehensive Medical Plans: Multiple Cigna options + HSA/FSA
• Generous PTO: Vacation, sick days, and six paid holidays
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Begins the 1st of the month after hire
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer contributions after 2 years
• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually
• Child Care Assistance: FSA + annual employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligible employer
• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid + optional plans
• Voluntary Benefits: Accident, legal plan, hospital indemnity, and more
• Employee Discounts: Local services, insurance, RTD passes

National Jewish Health is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution and is a longstanding cornerstone in the Denver healthcare community.  National Jewish Health seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support the mission, vision and values of the Institution. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, marital, familial or parental status, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected classification.  We are a tobacco and fragrance free environment.

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to:

Monica Kiger, Faculty, Physician and APP Recruiter

kigerm@njhealth.org  303-398-1448

National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital in the nation. Founded 125 years ago as a nonprofit hospital, National Jewish Health today is the only facility in the world dedicated exclusively to groundbreaking medical research and treatment of patients with respiratory, cardiac, immune and related disorders. Patients and families come to National Jewish Health from around the world to receive cutting-edge, comprehensive, coordinated care.

National Jewish Health has been named a top 10 hospital in the pulmonology category for the 27^th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report on its 2023-24 list of best hospitals in the nation. National Jewish Health has been among the top hospitals in this category every year that pulmonology has been evaluated.

National Jewish Health also was recognized by U.S. News & World Report this year as “High Performing,” the highest rating available for conditions in the Common Adult Conditions and Procedures, in three categories: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Cancer Surgery and Pneumonia.

Since 2011, U.S. News & World Report has ranked National Jewish Health together with its longtime academic affiliate UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.

Breathing Science is Life

Our mission since 1899 is to heal, to discover, and to educate as a preeminent health care institution. We serve by providing the best integrated and innovative care for patients and their families; by understanding and finding cures for the diseases we research; and, by educating and training the next generation of health care professionals to be leaders in medicine and science.

Our vision is to strengthen and enhance our role as the global leader in the treatment and research of respiratory, cardiovascular, rheumatologic, autoimmune, inflammatory and immunologic diseases. We pursue this vision by pioneering personalized health and medicine programs, which embrace the paradigm shift from reactive medicine to proactive and preventive health delivery. Through our efforts, we pursue the discovery of cures for patients who seek treatment, and we bring new knowledge and innovation to help people worldwide.

When you join National Jewish Health, you’re contributing to our outstanding history by working to extend our excellence into the future.

National Jewish Health is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution and is a longstanding cornerstone in the Denver healthcare community.  National Jewish Health seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support the mission, vision and values of the Institution. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, marital, familial or parental status, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected classification.  We are a tobacco and fragrance free environment.

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