Pulmonology Physician
Kernersville, NC Full-time Pulmonologist
At a glance
Pulmonologist role at Novant Health. Kernersville, NC · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $367,400–$457,646 across the United States.
Estimated pay
Novant Health has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
$367,400 – $457,646
What the middle half of pulmonologist roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 52 postings that stated pay, median $405,000. Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
RolePulmonologist
LocationKernersville, NC
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 9, 2026 · 13d ago
Role brief
physicianroles summary, based on the employer's listing.
What you'll do
- Guide clinical and operational work across regional critical care and pulmonary services
- Shape regional plans and growth priorities with system and regional leaders
- Lead work to improve safety, quality, patient experience and clinical outcomes
- Bring physicians and care teams together to improve care transitions, standardize care and use resources effectively
- Support physician hiring and development, and lead regional provider meetings
What you bring
- An MD or DO from an accredited medical school, with fellowship training in pulmonary/critical care or internal medicine/critical care
- Board certification in Critical Care Medicine (CCM) and/or Pulmonary Medicine
- At least 5 years as an ICU Medical Director
- Experience with quality and safety initiatives, multidisciplinary team leadership and committee leadership
- Background in throughput and capacity work, sepsis programs, or developing care models and clinical strategy
Who this fits
This role suits a physician who combines clinical practice with regional leadership across critical care and pulmonary services. It spans community and tertiary care settings and involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
From the employer
What We're Looking For
Clinical Physician Executive - Critical Care & Pulmonary Services
Novant Health is seeking a Clinical Physician Executive, Critical Care & Pulmonary Services to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for critical care and inpatient/outpatient pulmonary programs across the Triad Region. This physician leader will partner with executive and clinical leadership to advance quality outcomes, support program growth, drive operational excellence, and ensure exceptional patient care delivery across multiple hospital settings.
The Clinical Physician Executive will play a key role in developing and executing regional strategy, fostering physician engagement, leading quality and safety initiatives, and supporting the continued growth and advancement of critical care and pulmonary services.
Key Responsibilities
Position Structure
The Clinical Physician Executive role combines clinical practice and leadership responsibilities.
Required Education, Training & Certification:
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Fellowship training in:
Board Certified in:
Required Experience
Preferred Experience
About Novant Health's Triad Region: Novant Health's Triad Region is comprised of five hospitals, including Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, the region's tertiary referral center, and four community-based hospitals that provide high quality, patient-centered care close to home. The Triad Region hospitals operate with a closed ICU model, partnering closely with intensivists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent, evidence-based critical care across the region. This integrated network offers physicians the opportunity to practice in both community and tertiary care settings while benefiting from seamless collaboration, coordinated specialty support, and access to advanced resources throughout the Novant Health system.
Why Novant Health
At Novant Health, we are committed to delivering remarkable care while creating a culture where team members feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. This physician leader will have the opportunity to shape the future of critical care and pulmonary services across a growing regional network while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, physician engagement, and organizational performance.
Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID
125655
Clinical Physician Executive - Critical Care & Pulmonary Services
Novant Health is seeking a Clinical Physician Executive, Critical Care & Pulmonary Services to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for critical care and inpatient/outpatient pulmonary programs across the Triad Region. This physician leader will partner with executive and clinical leadership to advance quality outcomes, support program growth, drive operational excellence, and ensure exceptional patient care delivery across multiple hospital settings.
The Clinical Physician Executive will play a key role in developing and executing regional strategy, fostering physician engagement, leading quality and safety initiatives, and supporting the continued growth and advancement of critical care and pulmonary services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and operational leadership for critical care and pulmonary services across the Triad Region
- Partner with system and regional leadership to develop and execute strategic plans, operational priorities, and growth initiatives
- Lead efforts to improve quality, patient safety, patient experience, and clinical outcomes
- Support the development and implementation of evidence-based best practices and standardized care models
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, and administrative leaders to optimize care delivery and care transitions
- Drive operational excellence, resource utilization, and performance improvement initiatives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization
- Support physician recruitment, retention, engagement, and professional development
- Lead regional provider meetings and foster collaboration among critical care and pulmonary teams
- Champion Novant Health's mission, values, diversity, inclusion, and culture of belonging
Position Structure
The Clinical Physician Executive role combines clinical practice and leadership responsibilities.
Required Education, Training & Certification:
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Fellowship training in:
- Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, or
- Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine
Board Certified in:
- Critical Care Medicine (CCM) and/or Pulmonary Medicine
Required Experience
- 5+ years of ICU Medical Director experience
- Demonstrated involvement in quality and patient safety initiatives
- Experience leading multidisciplinary critical care teams
- Committee leadership experience
- Experience with throughput and capacity management initiatives
- Sepsis program involvement or oversight
- Experience developing and implementing care models or clinical strategy initiatives
Preferred Experience
- ECMO experience or exposure
- Cardiac Critical Care experience
- Advanced bronchoscopy experience
- Tele-ICU experience
- Clinical research involvement
- Outpatient pulmonary practice experience
- Advanced degree such as MBA, MHA, or MPH
About Novant Health's Triad Region: Novant Health's Triad Region is comprised of five hospitals, including Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, the region's tertiary referral center, and four community-based hospitals that provide high quality, patient-centered care close to home. The Triad Region hospitals operate with a closed ICU model, partnering closely with intensivists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent, evidence-based critical care across the region. This integrated network offers physicians the opportunity to practice in both community and tertiary care settings while benefiting from seamless collaboration, coordinated specialty support, and access to advanced resources throughout the Novant Health system.
Why Novant Health
At Novant Health, we are committed to delivering remarkable care while creating a culture where team members feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. This physician leader will have the opportunity to shape the future of critical care and pulmonary services across a growing regional network while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, physician engagement, and organizational performance.
Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID
125655