<p>A post-acute care pulmonologist is needed to step into a Medical Director role in the Puyallup / Federal Way, Washington corridor — a dual-role opportunity that combines direct clinical pulmonology practice with facility-level medical leadership in a dedicated post-acute setting. This position offers the rare combination of subspecialty clinical work and administrative influence within a well-supported, in-person care environment in one of the Pacific Northwest's most livable communities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan</li> <li>Professional liability (malpractice) insurance provided</li> <li>Access to an extensive CME/CE library with more than 300 offerings through an internal learning platform</li> <li>In-person, facility-based role with a defined geographic footprint in Puyallup, WA</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Dual clinical and administrative role: practicing pulmonologist serving concurrently as Medical Director of a post-acute care facility</li> <li>Post-acute care setting — focused on complex, medically involved patients transitioning from acute hospital stays, including those with chronic respiratory disease, ventilator dependence, and multi-system comorbidities</li> <li>Medical Director responsibilities include clinical oversight, quality improvement, care coordination, and facility-level physician leadership</li> <li>In-person, on-site position based in Puyallup, WA — commute or relocation to the area is required</li> <li>Supported by a national post-acute care physician organization with infrastructure, compliance resources, and a large peer network</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Pulmonary Medicine (ABIM)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency and Pulmonary Disease fellowship; Critical Care Medicine training or dual certification is a strong asset in this patient population</li> <li>Active Washington State medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Interest in or prior experience with medical directorship, facility leadership, or post-acute / long-term acute care environments</li> <li>Ability to commute to or relocate to the Puyallup, WA area — in-person presence is required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Puyallup sits at the foot of Mount Rainier in Pierce County, Washington — roughly 35 miles south of Seattle and 10 miles east of Tacoma — offering easy access to major metropolitan amenities while maintaining a distinctly Pacific Northwest character. The area is known for its excellent public and private schools, affordable housing relative to Seattle, and proximity to world-class outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, and water sports on Puget Sound. Federal Way, just to the northwest, adds additional dining, retail, and cultural options, making the broader corridor a compelling destination for physicians relocating with families or seeking a high quality of life outside a dense urban core.</p>