Pulmonologist - Long Term Equity Opportunity
Job at a glance
Job description
Compensation & Benefits
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Annual Compensation: $225,000–$350,000, with productivity-based compensation
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Comprehensive benefits package
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Accountable Care Organization (ACO) and shared savings distributions
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Physician equity opportunities
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Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
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Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
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Malpractice insurance coverage
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401(k) with employer matching and additional retirement plan options
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Advanced practice provider supervision compensation, when applicable
Established Patient Panel: Step into a busy practice with an existing patient base.
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Outpatient-Focused Care: Focus on diagnosing, treating, and managing pulmonary conditions in an outpatient setting.
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Light Call Schedule: Benefit from a manageable call commitment.
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Established Support Staff: Work alongside an existing team to support efficient clinical operations.
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Physician-Centric Culture: Practice in an environment that emphasizes physician engagement, collaboration, and professional development.
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Value-Based Healthcare: Participate in a care model focused on quality, patient outcomes, and coordinated care.
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Productivity-Based Compensation: Opportunity to align compensation with clinical productivity and performance.
Job Responsibilities
Manage respiratory diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and other pulmonary disorders.
Assess patients experiencing shortness of breath, chronic cough, wheezing, and other respiratory symptoms.
Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical histories, physical examinations, and pulmonary assessments.
Order and interpret diagnostic testing, including pulmonary function tests, chest imaging, and laboratory studies.
Develop individualized treatment plans, including medication management, inhaled therapies, oxygen therapy, and other appropriate interventions.
Monitor disease progression, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and adjust care plans as needed.
Provide ongoing management for patients with chronic respiratory conditions to reduce exacerbations and improve quality of life.
Educate patients on disease management, medication adherence, smoking cessation, and preventive respiratory care.
Coordinate care with primary care physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to applicable clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
Promote evidence-based, patient-centered care focused on improving outcomes and preventing avoidable hospitalizations.
Qualifications
Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency and Pulmonary Disease fellowship.
Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Pulmonary Disease.
Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Florida.
Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills.
Experience managing complex pulmonary and respiratory conditions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to evidence-based medicine and high-quality patient care.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.