Pulmonology Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say
Real insights from 84 verified Pulmonology physicians about their work-life balance, career satisfaction, and daily reality.
Verified Physician Data||SalaryDr Research Team
4.2/5
Avg Satisfaction
95%
Would Choose Again
84
Physician Responses
52
Avg Hours/Week
📋 Key Takeaways: Pulmonology Lifestyle at a Glance
- •Career Satisfaction: Pulmonology physicians report 4.2/5 average satisfaction, with 95% saying they would choose the specialty again.
- •Work Hours: The average Pulmonology physician works 52 hours per week.
- •Experience Level: Insights based on physicians with an average of 10 years of experience.
- •Data Source: Based on 84 verified, anonymous physician submissions to SalaryDr.
💚What Do Pulmonology Physicians Love About Their Job?
"More time with family and less call would be nice as I cannot be present with family. "— Pulmonology Physician
"Ability to combine weeks off for longer vacation time"— Pulmonology Physician
"Better work life balance but that’s what comes with the territory owning a medical group"— Pulmonology Physician
"Mix of outpatient, bronchoscopy and icu. Never gets mundane. "— Pulmonology Physician
⚖️Is Pulmonology a Good Work-Life Balance Specialty?
"Flexible in how much hours I pick."— Pulmonology Physician
"A lot of call and some weeks are 89 hours depending on ICU coverage and procedures. Some weeks are easier however other weeks suck the life out of me and can take a toll on family time. "— Pulmonology Physician
"50/50 pulmonary and critical care role. 1 week full AM/PM clinic with weekend off. 1 week AM clinic/PM hospital rounds and procedures with weekend off. 1 week critical care with 7 days of 12 hour shift. 1 week off for every week of critical care. Contract requires 12-13 weeks of critical care so get 12-13 weeks off. Critical care has a set base pay with no RVU incentive. Pulmonary also has a base pay with RVU incentive (4200 target per year). Bonus for RVU earned over 4200"