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.
$73K - $114K *
Shape the future of patient care by delivering exceptional nursing services in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance wellness and achieve outstanding o...
2 weeks ago
$180K - $220K *
Transform patient care by providing comprehensive internal medicine services. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure quality treatment and manage patient panels effectively, all while adh...
2 weeks ago
Infectious Diseases Physician - ESA
$210K - $250K *
Join a team that advances clinical care and research in infectious diseases. Provide patient coverage, teach residents and fellows, and develop independent research programs while participating in var...
4 weeks ago
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist
$300K - $350K *
Join a team that's transforming patient care by providing expert management of advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Collaborate in a leading academic center, driving clinical advancements...
6 days ago
$180K - $220K *
Join a dynamic team as a key medical leader, overseeing occupational health services, managing cases, and ensuring compliance with regulations while providing essential care and support to employees i...
2 weeks ago
$180K - $220K *
Provide expert occupational health services, lead medical teams, and ensure compliance while managing disability and workers' compensation cases, promoting employee wellness and safety across the orga...
4 weeks ago
Physician - Emergency Medicine
$275K - $500K+*
Empower your career as an Emergency Medicine Physician, providing critical care in a dynamic environment. Join a collaborative team dedicated to transforming healthcare and improving patient lives in...
1 week ago
Physician - Emergency Medicine
$250K - $300K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional emergency care at a top-rated community hospital, managing a diverse patient volume while collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance healthcare outcomes a...
1 week ago
Physician - Emergency Medicine
$250K - $300K *
Elevate your career by joining a dedicated team of Emergency Medicine physicians, providing exceptional care in a supportive environment with strong community ties and a focus on work-life balance...
1 week ago
Physician - Emergency Medicine
$280K - $350K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional emergency care in a dynamic academic setting. Collaborate with residents and experienced professionals in a vibrant community, ensuring high-quali...
1 week ago
Physician - Emergency Medicine
$250K - $300K *
Transform healthcare by joining our dynamic team of Emergency Medicine physicians, providing critical care in a Level II Trauma Center with a supportive environment and a focus on community well-being...
1 week ago
Physician - Emergency Medicine
$300K - $350K *
Manage emergency care operations, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction in a community...
1 week ago
Physician - Emergency Medicine
$300K - $350K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional emergency care in a dynamic, diverse environment. Collaborate with residents and a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes in a community-focused hospital...
1 week ago
Physician - Emergency Medicine
$250K - $300K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional emergency care in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with residents and specialists in a leading facility, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes...
1 week ago
$210K - $250K *
Lead and innovate in medical staff oversight while enhancing patient care standards, maintaining quality improvement initiatives, and serving as a clinical operations consultant within a collaborative...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic healthcare team to enhance patient care through direct support to physicians, ensuring quality treatment and satisfaction in a fast-paced hospital environment. Collaborate on patient ma...
6 days ago
Medical Director, Dermatology and Respiratory - Clinical Development
$199K - $343K *
Transform clinical development by leading late-stage dermatology and respiratory trials. Drive strategy, ensure participant safety, and deliver high-quality results while collaborating with cross-func...
1 week ago
Medical Director, Dermatology and Respiratory - Clinical Development
$199K - $343K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of immunology by leading late-stage clinical development in dermatology and respiratory medicine. Drive innovative trials, ensure participant safety, and collabor...
1 week ago
$160K - $200K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing rural health care through innovative research. As a senior clinician investigator, you'll lead impactful studies, mentor emerging talent, and collaborate acro...
1 week ago
$160K - $200K *
Advance health outcomes by leading impactful research in rural health, implementation science, and digital health innovations. Collaborate with diverse teams to secure funding and mentor future clinic...
1 week ago
Clinical Team Lead/Education, Respiratory Care Services
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading a clinical respiratory team, ensuring effective patient care and staff support. Oversee procedures, mentor staff, and coordinate emergency responses in a dynamic healthcare...
2 weeks ago
Clinical Team Lead/Education, Respiratory Care Services
$80K - $95K *
Advance your career as a Clinical Lead Respiratory Therapist, overseeing clinical procedures, mentoring staff, and ensuring optimal patient care across diverse populations in critical settings. Drive...
2 weeks ago
Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) - Bronx 174th
$230K - $250K *
Join a team that's redefining primary care, providing comprehensive services for all ages. Leverage AI tools for efficient documentation while nurturing patient relationships. Enjoy flexible schedulin...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Deliver comprehensive primary care services while collaborating with the health care team to promote patient health, ensure quality care, and uphold standards in a diverse community setting...
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Emergency Medicine Physician - MCH
$250K - $300K *
Transform emergency care by joining a dynamic team dedicated to patient safety and quality. Engage in diverse clinical practices, including Triage Liaison responsibilities, to enhance patient flow and...
6 days 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.