Pulmonary Physician

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A reputable healthcare facility in Lake City, Florida, is seeking a skilled pulmonary physician to join a high-volume practice. This role offers the opportunity to practice critical care and sleep medicine, with responsibilities that include both inpatient and outpatient care. The candidate will benefit from a competitive compensation package and a well-established practice with a strong referral network. Lake City is noted for its scenic environment and regional accessibility to major attractions.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be board eligible or board certified in pulmonary medicine.
• Opportunity for fellowship-trained candidates to practice critical care and sleep medicine.
• Must manage a mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.
• Mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.
• Immediate patient volume.
• Strong, established referral network.

Responsibilities

• Join a high-volume practice and support the expansion of the pulmonary service line.
• Develop an EBUS program within the hospital.
• Manage immediate patient volume.

Skills

Board eligible or certified in pulmonary medicine

Experience in critical care and sleep medicine

Ability to handle inpatient and outpatient responsibilities

Job description

Job Summary

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital is seeking a skilled pulmonary physician to join a high‑volume practice and support the continued expansion of our pulmonary service line.

Specialization

Pulmonary Disease

Qualified Candidates

• Board eligible or board certified in pulmonary medicine
• Opportunity to practice critical care and sleep medicine for fellowship‑trained candidates
• Hospital plans to develop an EBUS program
• Mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
• Immediate patient volume
• Strong, established referral network

Incentives/Benefits Package

• Join a well‑established practice with a strong presence in the community
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits

About HCA Florida Lake City Hospital

• 141‑bed acute care facility proudly serving the communities of Columbia, Hamilton and Suwannee counties. In addition to its main campus emergency department, the hospital also operates one freestanding ER.
• Hospital provides a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services, including 24/7 emergency care, advanced heart care, interventional cardiology and orthopedics.
• Award‑Winning Care:
• Recipient of the 2024 HCA Healthcare Unit of Distinction Award for Surgical Services
• Earned the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades
• Ranked in the Top 10% nationwide by Healthgrades for:
• Outpatient orthopedic surgery excellence
• Outpatient joint replacement
• Proudly named the community’s “Best of the Best” Hospital for 20 consecutive years

Lake City, Florida, nestled in the heart of Columbia County, is surrounded by scenic pine forests, sparkling natural springs, and welcoming small communities. Known as the “Gateway to Florida,” the city sits at the crossroads of Interstates 75 and 10, offering unbeatable regional accessibility.

Just a short drive from Jacksonville, the beaches, and Central Florida attractions like Disney. Lake City provides an ideal balance of professional opportunity and relaxed, adventure‑filled living.