Our client operates a general care hospital and an academic teaching hospital for the University of Lübeck’s School of Medicine.
The hospital has the following departments: Acute and Emergency Medicine,
Intensive Care Medicine, Anesthesiology, General and Visceral Surgery, Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics, bariatric surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, pulmonology and sleep medicine, gastroenterology and diabetology, gynecology, geriatrics, neurology, and radiology, as well as an affiliated physician in the field of urology.
As part of an age-related succession plan, we are seeking a candidate for this client, to start on October 1, 2026, or later, for the position of
Department Head/Chief of Pulmonology (m/f/d)
The Department of Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine covers the entire spectrum of pulmonology. A key focus is on obstructive airway diseases such as COPD, bronchial asthma, and pulmonary emphysema. Interstitial lung diseases and malignant lung diseases are also among the department’s main areas of expertise. To this end, the department has a state-of-the-art pulmonary function laboratory equipped with pulse oscillometry, Feno, and provocation tests, as well as a fully equipped bronchoscopy unit featuring a cryoprobe, miniprobe, endobronchial ultrasound, and rigid bronchoscopy, including stent implantation.
Another major focus is on non-invasive home ventilation; we have a home ventilation unit for this purpose. Finally, an integral part of successful long-term treatment in this area is providing in-depth education and training to our patients and their families.
We are seeking a highly qualified pulmonologist who already has experience in a leadership role. A patient-centered approach, strong interpersonal skills, and an understanding of cross-departmental organization—combined with an entrepreneurial mindset—form the foundation for the sustainable growth of our department.
A trusting and respectful approach to colleagues and private practitioners is just as essential as a sense of connection to the region.
We offer a long-term leadership position with significant opportunities to shape the role, in a pleasant work environment, and with compensation commensurate with the position’s importance.
Here’s what you can expect
- Succession planning for the Department of Pulmonology, which includes a certified weaning center and an accredited sleep laboratory
- The facility has a shared pool of assistants serving the departments of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Cardiology.
- The clinic offers all standard pulmonology procedures, including cryoprobe and miniprobe procedures, as well as CT-guided needle aspiration.
- Medical Director of the Pulmonology Clinic/Department and Acting Director of the Departments of Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine
- Close collaboration and interdisciplinary patient care with the Department of Internal Medicine
- Medicine and Critical Care Medicine
- Quality assurance and active development of the department
- Leading Your Medical Team
- Ensuring patient-centered care
- Active Referral Management (Maintaining and Expanding Existing Partnerships)
What You’ll Bring to the Table
- Specialist in Internal Medicine and Pulmonology with additional certification in Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine (optional), and, if possible, Allergy (optional)
- Many years of clinical experience and professional expertise
- Business Thinking and Action
- Leadership skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work well with others
- Strong communication skills and empathy when interacting with patients, their families, and staff
- Valid certificate of competence in radiation protection pursuant to §3(3)(2) of the Radiation Protection Ordinance (RöV), including all required updates
Look forward to
- Interdisciplinary Work
- A range of state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as well as excellent medical equipment
- A pleasant work environment within a multidisciplinary team
- Compensation outside the standard pay scale, commensurate with the position, including the option of a company car and a performance-based component
- A wide range of employee discounts (Corporate Benefits)
- Free employee support program (pme Family Service) as well as a
- Free emergency childcare
- Option to lease a bicycle (e.g., an e-bike), including an employer subsidy
- EGYM Wellpass, including employer subsidy
- An interesting role with varied challenges and plenty of room for initiative
- A job on the Baltic Sea in one of Germany’s most popular vacation regions, with
- Good transportation links to the cities of Lübeck and Kiel; all types of schools are available locally
Salary
180,000–300,000 EUR/year
region
Kiel-Lübeck area
Contact:
For initial confidential information, please contact the consulting firm we have engaged at 030 39 06 309 – 0. We guarantee confidentiality and strict adherence to any restrictions on disclosure.
We ask interested candidates to send a comprehensive application (resume, copies of diplomas, and details of desired salary and start date) with the reference number CA-PUL-AO-2026 to
ESiS Medical Recruitment
Executive Consultants
Thomasiusstraße 5
10557 Berlin
Phone: 030/39 06 309 0
info@esis-medical.de
fmichaelis@esis-medical.de
www.esis-medical.de
