Pulmonologist and Critical Care Physician-Los Angeles

Centinela Hospital Medical Center has been serving the communities of Inglewood and the wider Los Angeles area for nearly 100 years. An award-winning facility, ranking in the top 5% nationally for quality and patient safety, Centinela Hospital is a 362-bed acute-care hospital with a 24-hour emergency department and primary stroke center, orthopedic care, advanced cardiac services, critical care services, robotics surgery program, inpatient and outpatient rehab programs, labor and delivery, and more. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community.

Centinela Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Centinela has earned hundreds of national awards and recognitions, including "100 Top Hospital" recognition from Fortune/Merative and straight 'A's (2018-2022) for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group.

About the role

Centinela Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician to join a well-established, physician-led multi-specialty group in Inglewood, California. This opportunity offers a balanced practice with both outpatient pulmonary care and inpatient critical care responsibilities in a collaborative clinical environment. The incoming physician will work alongside an experienced team, providing care across hospital and LTACH settings, with the opportunity to grow within a high-demand Southern California market.

• 50% outpatient pulmonary / 50% inpatient pulmonary & critical care
• 1099 independent contractor model
• Practice across hospital and LTACH settings
• Established multi-specialty group led by experienced leadership
• Partnership track in outpatient practice
• Strong referral base and program growth opportunity

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient pulmonary care
• Manage inpatient pulmonary and critical care patients
• Provide care in hospital and LTACH settings
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and specialists
• Participate in shared call coverage

Schedule

• Full-Time: Combination of outpatient clinic and inpatient responsibilities
• Call: Approximately 1 in 2 call schedule (negotiable)

Requirements

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Pulmonary & Critical Care
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex cases
• Interest in a collaborative, multi-specialty practice environment
• An M.D. or D.O. is required

Pay

• $360,000 base salary plus $40,000 performance bonus
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance negotiable
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Partnership opportunity in outpatient practice

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $350,000 to $402,585. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, considering factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Benefits

Centinela Hospital Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes but is not limited to:

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options

About the organization

Prime Healthcare is an award-winning, physician-founded health system established in 2001 by cardiologist Dr. Prem Reddy and headquartered in Ontario, California. The organization operates 54 hospitals across 15 states and more than 360 outpatient locations, with nearly 60,000 employees and affiliated physicians delivering care to millions of patients annually. Nationally recognized for clinical excellence and patient safety, Prime Healthcare is committed to strengthening community hospitals and expanding access to high-quality care across the United States. Twenty-one hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity.

Location

Inglewood offers a vibrant Southern California lifestyle with year-round sunshine, diverse dining, and a growing cultural scene. Located near LAX, beaches, and major attractions like SoFi Stadium, the area provides both professional opportunity and lifestyle convenience.