Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner

Position Overview

Pioneer Pulmonology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Brandon outpatient pulmonary clinic. This daytime, Monday Friday role offers 8-hour shifts, paid time off, and the opportunity to deliver high-quality specialty care in a collaborative clinic setting.

The Pulmonary APP will care for new and established patients with respiratory conditions such as COPD, asthma, chronic cough, pulmonary nodules, interstitial lung disease, and sleep-related breathing disorders. The role requires sound clinical judgment, clear communication, and timely follow-up in coordination with physicians, APP colleagues, nurse navigators, and clinic leadership and staff.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions across new and follow-up visits.

Perform histories and physical exams, develop treatment plans, monitor response to therapy, and adjust care in collaboration with supervising physicians.

Order and review pulmonary diagnostics, including PFTs, imaging, laboratory testing, and sleep studies within scope of practice.

Manage pulmonary therapies, including inhalers, nebulized treatments, oxygen therapy, and related medications.

Support the Lung Nodule Program through surveillance, care coordination, and timely follow-up of incidental and screening-detected findings.

Coordinate care with physicians, primary care providers, hospital teams, nurse navigators, and ancillary staff.

Educate patients and families on disease management, treatment plans, smoking cessation, medication adherence, oxygen therapy, and prevention.

Maintain accurate documentation and support quality, safety, regulatory compliance, patient access, and clinic collaboration.

Qualifications

Current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license, or eligibility for licensure, in Florida.

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.

Pulmonary, sleep medicine, internal medicine, family medicine, or specialty clinic experience preferred.

Strong clinical judgment, communication, teamwork, documentation, and patient-centered care skills.

Compensation, Benefits, and Professional Support

Competitive base compensation, paid time off, health benefits, and retirement plan options.

Malpractice coverage, credentialing support, CME support, and professional development opportunities.

Supportive physician and APP team culture focused on collaboration, growth, and quality care.

About Pioneer Pulmonology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Pioneer is a physician-owned private practice with more than 300 providers across Central and West Florida and an exclusive AdventHealth partnership spanning more than 15 years. Our team is committed to compassionate care, clinical collaboration, and innovation across pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.

Team Culture and Community Impact
We value mutual respect, open communication, APP development, provider well-being, and meaningful community service through the Pioneer Medical Foundation, including weekly clinics for individuals who are homeless or uninsured.

About Brandon and the Tampa Bay Region
Brandon is a growing Tampa Bay community with convenient access to Tampa, surrounding suburbs, major roadways, schools, parks, shopping, dining, and healthcare services. The area offers a strong balance of professional opportunity, family-friendly neighborhoods, and access to the recreational and cultural amenities of a major metropolitan region.

APPs and their families can enjoy year-round outdoor living, Gulf Coast beaches, parks, arts and cultural events, professional sports, and a vibrant food and entertainment scene. Brandon is an excellent setting for providers seeking career growth, community connection, and quality of life.