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.
Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory Therapy
$85K - $100K *
Champion exceptional respiratory care across diverse patient populations, ensuring high-quality support in critical settings. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes through expe...
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Pulmonary Critical Care, APP (Nights)
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that delivers high-quality clinical services, collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and wellness through assessment, intervention, and evaluation wit...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$70K - $116K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through efficient testing and accurate reporting. Collaborate with Pulmonary Physicians across multiple locations, ensuring seamless operations i...
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Lead Palliative Care Physician
$260K - $340K *
Advance care by leading palliative treatment for complex patients, managing in-home visits while ensuring quality outcomes and fostering collaborative relationships with healthcare teams in a growing...
3 weeks ago
Lead Palliative Care Physician
$260K - $340K *
Transform patient care by delivering expert palliative services to seriously ill individuals in their homes. Collaborate with care teams to enhance quality of life and implement innovative health mana...
3 weeks ago
Lead Palliative Care Physician
$260K - $340K *
Join an innovative team as a Lead Palliative Care Physician, providing essential home-based care for seriously ill patients. Collaborate closely with healthcare partners and drive quality outcomes thr...
3 weeks ago
Lead Palliative Care Physician
$260K - $340K *
Drive quality palliative care for seriously ill patients, collaborating with care teams to enhance health outcomes in a home-based setting while focusing on education, decision-making, and community r...
3 weeks ago
Lead Palliative Care Physician
$260K - $340K *
Join a dynamic team as a Lead Palliative Care Physician, providing critical in-home care for seriously ill patients. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient quality of life throug...
3 weeks ago
$170K - $200K *
Engage with diverse patients to provide comprehensive primary care, including acute and chronic health management. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and participate...
4 days ago
Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon
$379K - $462K *
Shape the future of healthcare as a Board Certified Otolaryngologist, leading a dynamic team in a collaborative environment. Enjoy a balanced work-life with teaching opportunities and access to a well...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Shape the future of veterinary care by delivering exceptional critical care services. Join a collaborative team in a cutting-edge environment dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and advancing clin...
Reposted 4 days ago
$180K - $220K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the lives of Veterans through compassionate, patient-centered care. This role involves delivering comprehensive geriatric services, collaborating with interdi...
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Director of Cardio Respiratory
$120K - $150K *
Shape the future of Cardio-Respiratory Services by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality patient care, and driving operational excellence across multiple departments while maintaining complian...
1 week ago
$320K - $400K *
Join us in leading the Lung Cancer Program at a premier cancer institute, where you'll develop strategies for exceptional care, engage in innovative research, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary...
3 weeks ago
$250K - $300K *
Champion your skills in a collaborative environment, providing exceptional care as you work alongside specialists, engage in continuous learning, and elevate your veterinary expertise in a premier fac...
3 weeks ago
$210K - $250K *
Transform patient care by joining a collaborative team in our Sleep Center, focusing on comprehensive treatment, education, and outreach in a supportive academic environment while serving a diverse pa...
Reposted 1 week ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - FT Nights | Denver LTACH
$70K - $95K *
Empower patient care by delivering essential respiratory therapies and diagnostics. Join our team to support diverse patient needs while maintaining equipment and performing critical procedures in a d...
1 week ago
$250K - $400K *
Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver exceptional anesthesia services in a modern, outpatient setting that prioritizes patient care and professional respect, with predictable hours and a focus on...
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Physician Assistant (PA) ENT/Otolaryngology
$90K - $110K *
Unlock potential by joining a collaborative clinical team, where you'll evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and support seamless care alongside physicians and fellow PAs in a supportive enviro...
2 weeks ago
$200K - $250K *
Join us in providing comprehensive care by assessing and treating patients' physical health. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure integrated treatment plans and educate patients while ma...
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$210K - $250K *
Elevate healthcare delivery by providing remote GI services to Veterans. Collaborate with facility leaders to establish clinics, manage patient panels, and ensure timely access to care while adhering...
4 days ago
Senior Academic Research Scientist | School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Cystic Fibrosis
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in groundbreaking research as a Senior Academic Research Scientist, overseeing laboratory operations, managing research projects, and contributing to grant applications while ensuring...
6 days ago
$210K - $250K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional neonatal care in a collaborative environment. Work across two hospitals, engage in teaching opportunities, and enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a vib...
1 week ago
$210K - $250K *
Join a team that's committed to excellence in neonatal care, providing advanced therapies in a supportive environment. Collaborate with a skilled NICU team to impact the lives of newborns and their fa...
3 weeks ago
$285K *
Reimagine neonatal care by joining a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality, evidence-based practices in a supportive environment that prioritizes both clinical excellence and work-life balance...
3 weeks ago
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.