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Medical Director, Interventional Pulmonology - Clinical Faculty

Location: Los Angeles, California

Overview

At Cedars-Sinai, physicians are empowered to make a meaningful impact through clinical excellence, innovative research and community outreach. As part of one of the nation’s leading nonprofit academic medical centers, you’ll collaborate with top-tier professionals to advance patient care and medical discovery—from cutting-edge imaging and AI-driven diagnostics to space-based stem cell research. Cedars-Sinai also champions health equity, offering physicians opportunities to serve diverse communities through partnerships with schools, shelters and mental health organizations. Whether you're drawn to academic medicine, translational research or expanding access to care, Cedars-Sinai provides the platform, resources and support to help you thrive and lead in shaping the future of healthcare.

Core Values

Successful Medical Director, Interventional Pulmonology - Clinical Faculty at Cedars-Sinai share these core values and embrace a real commitment to our community. Do you have the right mix?

  • Excellence
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Compassion
  • Teamwork
  • Innovation

Medical Director, Interventional Pulmonology - Clinical Faculty

Job ID 19426 Location Los Angeles, California, United States Job Category Faculty/Physician Date posted 08/14/2026

Job Description

Make a lasting impact at one of the nation's leading academic health systems!

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center seeks an accomplished physician leader to serve as Medical Director of Interventional Pulmonology within the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.

This is an exciting opportunity to build and expand a dedicated interventional pulmonology program, ensuring excellence in clinical care while advancing education, research, program growth, and regional outreach.


Position Highlights

  • Lead and grow a comprehensive interventional pulmonary service across diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, pleural disease, and related complex procedures
  • Partner with Pulmonary Fellows, House Staff, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and smooth program operations
  • Serve as a clinical and academic leader with responsibilities spanning clinical oversight, program development, teaching, and research enablement
  • Provide technology assessment and procedural leadership to strengthen capabilities and outcomes
  • Support Cedars-Sinai’s mission of quality patient care, research, education, and community service

Key Responsibilities

Clinical / Programmatic Leadership

  • Maintain high-quality patient care during preoperative evaluation and peri-procedural oversight
  • Provide technology assessment for interventional pulmonary procedures
  • Supervise patient management and coordinate care with fellows and house staff
  • Provide technical/procedural expertise, including consultative guidance for complex cases
  • Provide ongoing schedules for new and follow-up clinic consultations
  • Ensure timely communication of procedure reports and documentation in accordance with professional standards

Administrative / Program Growth

  • Provide leadership in overall direction and growth of the interventional pulmonary program
  • Develop institutional vision, strategic plans, referral pathways, and regional outreach
  • Ensure quality, compliance, and fiscally sound clinical operations
  • Collaborate to develop goals and objectives for the division and implement program needs
  • Ensure compliance with patient rights, safety, education standards, and relevant policies
  • Participate in divisional, departmental, and institutional committees and multidisciplinary collaborations

Teaching

  • Participate in the fellowship training program (pulmonary and critical care medicine)
  • Educate trainees through rounds, lectures, conferences, and publications
  • Mentor fellows and support faculty development

Research

  • Organize, implement, supervise, and coordinate research programs and clinical research infrastructure
  • Participate in appropriate division research and help facilitate pulmonology research through collaboration

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, accreditation standards, quality assurance processes, and licensure requirements

Qualifications

  • Medical Degree from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certification in Interventional Pulmonary and Pulmonary Medicine (or eligibility)
  • Unrestricted California medical license (or ability to obtain)
  • CSMC Medical Staff Membership
  • Eligibility for faculty appointment at Cedars-Sinai
  • Experience in interventional pulmonary procedures
  • Eligible for recommendation to academic rank at Cedars-Sinai
  • Published author or equivalent scholarly activity
  • Track record of excellence in teaching, patient care, and administration
  • Computer competency with required clinical/business systems

Organizational Expectations

Cedars-Sinai is committed to high value, high-quality care, patient safety, and service excellence. Physicians are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of care, professionalism, and responsiveness to patients, families, and colleagues.

Apply today with your cover letter and CV to join Cedars-Sinai as a physician leader shaping the future of Interventional Pulmonology.

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees.  The pay range shown takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors.  This pay range includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. We also offer a comprehensive faculty benefits package.

Pay Range: $413,054.00 - $590,449.00 Total Cash Compensation

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Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai

We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.

Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.

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Culture

  • Mission-Driven ExcellenceCedars-Sinai is committed to improving the health of the communities it serves through high-quality patient care, innovative research and education. Faculty and physicians are empowered to lead advancements in medicine while making a tangible difference in patients’ lives.

  • Innovation and Research LeadershipBe part of a nationally recognized institution at the forefront of medical innovation—from AI-powered diagnostics to space-based stem cell research. Faculty and physicians have access to cutting-edge resources and opportunities to contribute to groundbreaking discoveries.

  • Collaborative and Inclusive CultureJoin a diverse and supportive environment where interdisciplinary collaboration is encouraged, and every voice matters. Cedars-Sinai fosters a culture of respect, inclusion and continuous learning.

  • Community Impact and EquityCedars-Sinai prioritizes health equity and community engagement, offering faculty and physicians meaningful ways to serve underserved populations through outreach programs, partnerships and advocacy.

Hear From Our People

"I spend half my time on clinical work and half on research and teaching. It never gets boring. That's something I love about the Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai in particular—many of us work in multiple spaces and collaborate on our teaching, research and patient care."

Dr. Marwa Kaisey

Neurologist, Department of Neurology

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"Researchers in all disciplines have clinical partners that enable ready translation of exciting work in the laboratory for patient care with new therapies."

Neil Bhowmick

Research Scientist III

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Rewards

Discover all the ways Cedars-Sinai appreciates your efforts.

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

    Cedars-Sinai provides robust health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, along with Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs and various health and wellness programs.

  • Strong Retirement & Insurance Benefits

    Faculty and physicians benefit from retirement offerings such as employer-matched 403B and pension options. Additional insurance supports include life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental insurance options.

  • Generous Paid Time Off

    Cedars-Sinai employees, including faculty and physicians, have access to vacation, holiday and sick leave. Many reviews highlight decent vacation and PTO benefits.

  • Professional & Educational Development

    Faculty and physicians are encouraged to grow through tuition reimbursement, continuing education and professional development programs.

  • Work–Life Support & Perks

    Cedars-Sinai offers various programs that support life outside of work, including an Employee Assistance Program, childcare resource services, employee discounts, rideshare incentives and parking support.

  • Relocation Incentives

    Faculty and physicians may receive relocation assistance.

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