Pulmonology/CC Physicians - Temple Health- Philadelphia, PA

The Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM) at Temple University seeks Academic Pulmonology/CC Physicians to join our team.

Unlike any other academic department in the country, the Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery is comprised of physicians and scientists from a variety of disciplines focused on the treatment of lung disease including pulmonary and critical care medicine, allergy, thoracic surgery, lung transplant surgery, sleep medicine, diagnostic imaging and interventional thoracic radiology, pulmonary pathology and clinical and scientific research and medical education. This unique multi-disciplinary center provides synergy for cutting edge therapies and novel basic and clinical research and educational activities that span the continuum of medical and surgical care of patients with common to rare lung disorders.

Each year, the department’s physicians treat more than 50,000 patients, of which approximately one-half are cared for on an outpatient basis. Temple’s pulmonary services extend beyond Temple University Hospital to also cover Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus and the Temple Health Oaks outpatient center. Across the health system, Temple physicians perform approximately 1,000 invasive pulmonary procedures per year. Volume continues to grow with regard to the higher-end, more specialized procedures including endobronchial ultrasound and navigational bronchoscopy. Bronchial thermoplasty has also been added to the repertoire of interventional therapeutics performed by the pulmonary procedures service. Interventional Radiology is a key partner in this component, working alongside our pulmonary interventionalists to provide consistent and simultaneous services from consultations to highly complex care.

Temple is already a leader in the United States for lung transplantation, acute and chronic care of pulmonary diseases, clinical and scientific research, and medical education. The collaborative atmosphere created by the new department bolsters Temple’s already strong pulmonary clinical trials program, including research into the causes of and therapies for COPD, emphysema, alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency, asthma, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis and sleep apnea.

The integration and alignment of clinical and basic science research efforts within the new department also advance Temple Health’s leadership in personalized medicine by creating a more comprehensive understanding of genetic and environmental causes of advanced lung disorders, facilitating discovery of novel therapies and providing individualized patient care.

This is an exciting time for Temple’s pulmonary program. We expect that we will continue to reshape the standard of care for patients with lung disease and strengthen our leadership role in the areas of research and medical education.

Qualified candidates will be a MD, DO, or foreign equivalent with board-eligible or board certified in pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine. Candidates must also possess academic credentials that will qualify for an academic appointment as an Assistant Professor and have the ability to obtain a medical license in the Commonwealth of PA prior to state date.

Procedure for Candidacy
To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application: https://bit.ly/4h8bCvN 

Your application will not be considered complete until you have submitted all the required documents and information. All documents must be in PDF format.

Application materials must include a curriculum vitae; a personal statement summarizing your experience, qualifications, and career goals; and three professional references, including names and contact information. A statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged.

Please address all applications to: Gerard J. Criner, MD, Chairperson, Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, C/O Michael Lester, Assistant Dean, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu 

We are especially interested in qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. For more information about our commitment to diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit OHEDI.

The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Temple University Hospital (TUH): As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, TUH is a teaching hospital where the latest procedures and techniques are pioneered and where students and other physicians come to learn. It is also a robust research center that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science and altering the course of serious disease. All of this means that Temple physicians and staff are at the forefront of medical knowledge.

For more information about Temple University Hospital, please visit: https://bit.ly/2KyPg9I

Temple Faculty Physicians (TFP): Temple Faculty Physicians, the academic practice plan of Temple University Health System, is made up of more than 500 physicians who represent almost every subspecialty in modern medicine – from family medicine physicians to organ transplant surgeons.

For more information about Temple Faculty Physicians, please visit: https://bit.ly/3cNj4Lw

Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM): The School of Medicine and Temple University Hospital (TUH), its chief clinical training site, provide care for patients from throughout the region seeking advanced tertiary- and quaternary-level care. In addition, TUH serves one of the most vulnerable populations in the nation, providing more free and under-reimbursed care than any other hospital in Pennsylvania.

For more information about the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit: https://bit.ly/2KtfMBj

Temple Health consists of:

• Temple University Hospital (TUH)
• Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus
• Fox Chase Cancer Center
• Temple University Hospital – Episcopal Campus
• Temple University Hospital – Northeastern Campus
• Temple University Hospital- Women's and Families
• Temple Health- Chestnut Hill Hospital (TH-CHH)
• Temple Faculty Physicians
• Temple Physicians, Inc.
• Temple Transport Team
• ReadyCare

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