Explore pulmonologist jobs focused on diagnosing and treating diseases of the lungs and respiratory system. Ladders helps experienced professionals discover vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including positions in hospitals, health systems, specialty clinics, academic medical centers, and research organizations.
Pulmonologists evaluate and manage conditions such as asthma, COPD, pneumonia, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and sleep-related breathing disorders. Their work may include interpreting pulmonary function tests and imaging, performing or coordinating diagnostic procedures, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with primary care physicians and other specialists. Some roles also include intensive care or sleep medicine responsibilities.
Employers typically seek physicians who have completed medical school, residency training in internal medicine, and fellowship training in pulmonary disease. Board certification or eligibility, an active medical license, clinical experience, and strong communication and teamwork skills are commonly expected. Requirements vary by employer, subspecialty, and location.
Pulmonologists may work in inpatient or outpatient care, academic medicine, private practice, or multidisciplinary specialty programs. Career paths can include pulmonary and critical care medicine, sleep medicine, interventional pulmonology, clinical research, and medical leadership. Role schedules and responsibilities differ, so review each listing for details about call coverage, patient population, procedures, and practice structure.
Browse pulmonologist openings and compare opportunities by location, employer, and role focus. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping physicians identify positions that align with their experience and career goals. Review each listing for compensation information and specific qualifications.
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Transform outpatient imaging by leveraging your expertise as a neuroradiologist. Enjoy a fully remote role with no overnight calls, a supportive team, and opportunities for teaching and collaboration...
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Drive evidence-based healthcare improvements by leading evaluations and strategic analyses. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance Military Health System outcomes through expert consultat...
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Senior Director, Oncology Pharmacology
$232K - $348K *
Lead the charge in oncology pharmacology, managing scientific teams to drive drug discovery from early stages through regulatory approval while ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams...
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Epic Solutions Architect (Cardiology)
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining healthcare technology by designing and deploying innovative clinical applications. Leverage your expertise to enhance workflows and improve patient experiences in a dynam...
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Medical Director / Senior Medical Director, Psychiatry
$210K - $250K *
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$85K - $153K *
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Drive innovation in metabolic health by integrating clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance product offerings that support health insights in a dyn...
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Medical Director, Clinical Development
$256K - $288K *
Lead the charge in clinical trial oversight and data interpretation, ensuring safety and efficacy of pipeline products through expert collaboration and strategic planning, aligning clinical activities...
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Field Medical Affairs, Team Lead - Eastern US - Pulmonary Hypertension
$210K - $331K *
Lead and mentor a team in Field Medical Affairs, driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration to enhance scientific engagement and insight generation while ensuring compliance and operati...
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$80K - $86K *
Unlock potential by serving as a key revenue liaison, ensuring accurate charge capture and revenue integrity across departments. Collaborate with teams to identify trends, resolve issues, and enhance...
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Remote Medical Review Officer / Paramedic
$80K - $95K *
Transform healthcare outcomes by leveraging clinical expertise to review medical records, ensuring compliance with government standards while fostering collaboration and maintaining confidentiality in...
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Remote Emergency Medicine Radiologist
$500K+*
Join a dynamic team as a Remote Emergency Medicine Radiologist, interpreting STAT/ER cases with a flexible schedule. Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary environment, committed to quality care and...
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Oversee and enhance APC clinical education and student placements systemwide, driving strategic partnerships and rigorous educational standards to ensure high-quality clinical training experiences for...
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Manager/Senior Manager, Statistical Programming, Pulmovant
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading statistical programming efforts for clinical studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, compliant deliverables that support regulatory submiss...
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Remote Nuclear Medicine Radiologist - Columbus Radiology
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Join a dynamic team as a Nuclear Medicine Radiologist, leveraging your expertise in PET, SPECT, and therapeutic procedures. Enjoy flexible remote work, competitive compensation, and opportunities for...
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$215K - $408K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing medical management and quality improvement. Collaborate with clinical teams to optimize patient care, support performance initiatives, and drive effective uti...
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Lead the charge in enhancing medical management and quality improvement. Drive utilization review, collaborate with providers, and implement performance initiatives to optimize care quality and cost-e...
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$275K - $500K+*
Transform healthcare by providing on-demand telepsychiatry services. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver quality mental health care across multiple states, ensuring flexible scheduling and co...
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Primary Care Physician (14+) - Virtual (California licensed)
$211K - $225K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance virtual primary care, focusing on comprehensive patient management and collaboration with healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care and build lasting patient...
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$240K - $280K *
Advance the global medical strategy and execution for an Immunology asset, leading medical affairs activities and ensuring high standards in scientific communication and training while collaborating w...
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Primary Care Physician - DC Metro Center - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$253K - $302K *
Help us transform patient care by managing diverse needs in a collaborative environment. You'll conduct in-office and tele-health visits, supervise colleagues, and engage in continuous learning to enh...
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Medical Director (Medical Policy & Operations)
$174K - $374K *
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Medical Science Liaison - Thoracic/Head & Neck Oncology - Central California
$117K - $201K *
Engage with healthcare professionals as a scientific expert, driving high-quality exchanges and insights in thoracic and head & neck oncology. Collaborate across teams to enhance medical strategies an...
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Cardiovascular Specialist, Health and Science Professional - Hartford W, CT
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What does a pulmonologist do?
A pulmonologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats diseases of the lungs and respiratory system. Responsibilities may include evaluating symptoms, interpreting diagnostic tests, managing chronic conditions, and coordinating care with other specialists.
What training is required to become a pulmonologist?
Pulmonologists generally complete medical school, an internal medicine residency, and fellowship training in pulmonary disease. Employers may also require board certification or eligibility and an active medical license.
Where do pulmonologists work?
Pulmonologists work in hospitals, health systems, outpatient clinics, private practices, academic medical centers, and research settings. Some positions combine pulmonary medicine with critical care, sleep medicine, or interventional procedures.
Do pulmonologists also practice critical care medicine?
Some pulmonologists complete combined pulmonary and critical care fellowship training and work in intensive care units. Other pulmonologists focus primarily on outpatient or inpatient pulmonary care; responsibilities depend on the position.
How can I find pulmonologist jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Ladders for vetted professional openings with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review individual listings for salary details, location, clinical focus, experience requirements, and schedule.