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.
Nurse Practitioner - Findlay, Ohio
$104K - $166K *
Transform patient care by delivering comprehensive, field-based primary care, managing chronic diseases, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to enhance health outcomes and prevent hospita...
2 days ago
Medical Director/Attending Physician - Post-Acute Care & SNF (Full-Time)
$210K - $250K *
Advance healthcare innovation by leading skilled nursing facility care, collaborating with a diverse team in a supportive environment. Drive quality initiatives and improve patient outcomes with flexi...
Reposted 1 week ago
Respiratory Therapist - Full-time
$85K - $115K *
Unlock potential by delivering critical respiratory care to patients. You will evaluate treatment plans, perform essential procedures, and educate families to enhance health outcomes in various clinic...
4 weeks ago
Respiratory Therapist - Full-time
$74K - $105K *
Join a dedicated team to provide exceptional respiratory care for critically ill patients. Play a key role in developing treatment plans and enhancing patient recovery through compassionate support an...
4 weeks ago
$210K - $250K *
Drive your career forward by leading innovative healthcare solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline operations in a dynamic hospital environment...
2 days ago
$210K - $250K *
Elevate your career by leading innovative healthcare solutions, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance patient care and operational efficiency while driving strategic initiatives in a fast-paced...
2 days ago
$68K - $103K *
Contribute to patient care by utilizing respiratory therapy processes in diverse clinical settings. Support assessment, therapy, and education while collaborating with medical teams to ensure optimal...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$210K - $250K *
Engage in advanced nephrology practices, offering exceptional patient care across multiple hospitals. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance health outcomes and deliver innovative solutions in a...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Anesthesiologist (MD / DO) | MUSC Catawba Division | Lancaster Medical Center
$250K - $300K *
Collaborate with a dynamic team to provide exceptional anesthesiology care, leveraging your expertise in various anesthesia techniques while ensuring patient safety and comfort in a supportive environ...
2 weeks ago
Anesthesiologist (MD / DO) | MUSC Catawba Division | Lancaster Medical Center
$250K - $300K *
Join us to provide exceptional anesthesiology care in a collaborative environment, enhancing patient outcomes through advanced techniques and strong leadership. Contribute to a dynamic team dedicated...
2 weeks ago
Anesthesiologist (MD / DO) | MUSC Catawba Division | Lancaster Medical Center
$250K - $300K *
Advance patient care as a skilled anesthesiologist, leveraging your expertise in diverse anesthesia practices while collaborating within a dynamic team at a leading medical center. Embrace opportuniti...
3 weeks ago
Emergency Medicine Physician - GNCH
$250K - $300K *
Champion exceptional emergency care by engaging in diverse clinical activities, including Triage Liaison Physician duties. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance patient flow and access to timely...
6 days ago
Respiratory Therapist - FT days
$73K - $99K *
Elevate patient care by providing expert respiratory therapy, focusing on mechanical ventilation, airway maintenance, and pulmonary assessment in a collaborative healthcare environment to enhance reco...
4 weeks ago
APP - Cardiology (Interventional/Structural)
$100K - $120K *
Advance your career by providing comprehensive care to complex cardiac patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes and support hig...
1 week ago
$210K - $250K *
Champion innovative cardiovascular care in a supportive, academic environment. This role offers early-career cardiologists opportunities for tailored clinical practice and program development, with a...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$72K - $118K *
Empower patients to achieve their highest potential through effective assessments and personalized rehabilitation strategies in a dynamic healthcare setting focused on acute and outpatient recovery...
Reposted 1 month ago
$500K+*
Shape the future of pediatric anesthesia by providing strategic leadership and clinical oversight across a multi-hospital system. Drive excellence in patient care, education, and scholarly activities...
Reposted today
Hospitalist - Nurse Practitioner
$90K - $110K *
Empower patient care by providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage diverse medical conditions while adapting to evolving healthcare n...
2 weeks ago
$123K - $183K *
Transform patient care outcomes by managing complex cases, coordinating services, and ensuring quality through efficient discharge planning, while collaborating with diverse healthcare teams to provid...
Reposted 3 days ago
$123K - $183K *
Drive patient care excellence by coordinating complex cases, ensuring quality outcomes, and optimizing resource utilization. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate timely discharges an...
2 weeks ago
$250K - $300K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional patient care and enhancing operational efficiency in a collaborative environment, ensuring a high standard of safety and accessibility for both staff and pati...
3 weeks ago
Lead Physician Navigator - FT | Clear Lake North
$85K - $100K *
Lead the charge in enhancing patient referral processes while training and managing an effective business development team. Focus on relationship building and data analysis to drive success in healthc...
3 weeks ago
$250K - $300K *
Shape the future of cardiovascular medicine by joining a dynamic team focused on clinical care, education, and research. Engage in a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and inno...
1 week ago
Medical Director, Pediatric Critical Care AdventHealth for Children
$250K - $300K *
Shape the future of pediatric critical care by leading clinical and operational initiatives at a nationally recognized children’s hospital, while providing direct patient care and engaging in teaching...
Reposted today
Physical Therapist (PT) - Sign on Bonus up to $10,000
$95K *
Join a dedicated team as you empower patients to regain mobility, alleviate pain, and enhance quality of life through specialized therapy in a supportive, patient-centered environment focused on clini...
Reposted 1 week 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.