Pulmonologist Jobs

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.

What Pulmonologists Do

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.

Common Pulmonologist Qualifications

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.

Work Settings and Career Paths

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.

Find Pulmonologist Opportunities on Ladders

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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$303K *

Contribute to patient care by providing comprehensive medical services during hospital stays, coordinating treatment plans, and educating medical students and residents while ensuring high-quality inp...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$492K - $500K+*

Transform patient care by delivering advanced cardiovascular treatments in a dynamic clinical environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance health outcomes and provide comprehensive servic...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$200K - $250K *

Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care by diagnosing and treating diverse medical conditions, while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams and ensuring seamless patient communication for...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$200K - $250K *

Empower patients through expert hospital care by diagnosing, treating, and managing diverse medical conditions. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal recovery and continuity, all while a...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$250K *

Transform your career in a supportive outpatient setting, collaborating with a dedicated team of providers. Enjoy a balanced Monday-Friday schedule while delivering exceptional primary care and access...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

Pioneer excellence in hepatology by leading clinical care, mentoring faculty, and enhancing multidisciplinary programs. Engage in teaching and scholarly activities while driving quality improvement in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$311K - $423K *

Transform cardiovascular and renal research by leading a multidisciplinary institute, shaping innovative strategies, mentoring faculty, and enhancing patient care through groundbreaking discoveries an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$311K - $423K *

Transform your career by leading a premier research institute focused on cardiovascular and renal health. Drive innovative research, mentor faculty, and enhance collaboration to improve patient care a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in providing exceptional primary care, ensuring quality treatment and patient satisfaction while participating in continuous improvement initiatives and representing the medical center...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform patient care by joining our Integrative & Palliative Medicine team, where you'll provide compassionate, holistic support to enhance quality of life through effective symptom management and c...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining medical imaging excellence, providing comprehensive diagnostic services at leading hospitals, participating in on-call duties, and ensuring high-quality patient care in b...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate clinical research compliance by coordinating regulatory activities, mentoring specialists, and ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations. Collaborate with diverse teams to streamline...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$114K - $120K *

Transform patient care by providing specialized palliative services in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, focusing on pain management, psychosocial support, and advance care planning for nurs...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $260K *

Lead the charge in delivering compassionate end-of-life care as a Hospice Medical Director, overseeing medical services, certifying patient eligibility, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary tea...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$160K *

Deliver accurate medication dispensing and clinical consultation while supervising support staff. Ensure compliance with regulations and promote effective drug therapy in a collaborative healthcare en...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Reimagine patient care by delivering comprehensive medical services under physician supervision. Collaborate with healthcare teams to assess, diagnose, and treat complex health conditions across diver...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$500K+*

Join a dynamic oncology team to manage a high-demand caseload in a comprehensive cancer program. Enjoy flexible scheduling, collaborative care, and opportunities for research and professional growth i...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

Transform patient care by managing a high-demand oncology caseload within a multidisciplinary team. Enjoy flexible scheduling, telemedicine options, and opportunities for research and leadership in a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$179K - $307K *

Champion timely medical decisions in post-acute care, ensuring consistent clinical reviews and necessity determinations. Collaborate with medical staff to enhance patient outcomes while supporting ope...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$179K - $307K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering high-quality post-acute care. Support clinical operations by ensuring timely medical decisions and effective communication between providers and members, enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$179K - $307K *

Join our team as a Clinical Operations Associate Medical Director, enhancing post-acute care management through timely clinical reviews and medical necessity determinations while working flexibly in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$179K - $307K *

Innovate within Post Acute Care to enhance clinical decision-making, ensuring timely medical reviews. Collaborate with medical teams, maintaining policy consistency and improving patient outcomes in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$179K - $307K *

Champion clinical excellence by ensuring timely medical reviews and decisions for post-acute care. Collaborate with medical management staff and providers to enhance patient care, utilizing expert kno...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$179K - $307K *

Lead the charge in optimizing post-acute care by ensuring timely clinical decision-making. Collaborate with medical teams to define medical necessity while working flexibly in a supportive virtual env...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$179K - $307K *

Lead the charge in clinical management, ensuring timely decisions for post-acute care services, while supporting the medical management team to enhance outcomes and utilization across various specialt...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a pulmonologist do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.