Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner

Position Overview
Pioneer Pulmonology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our North Pinellas outpatient Pulmonary and Lung Nodule Clinic in Tarpon Springs, Florida. This daytime, Monday Friday role offers 8-hour shifts, paid time off, and the opportunity to provide 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 includes dedicated lung nodule evaluation and surveillance, requiring sound clinical judgment, clear communication, timely follow-up, and close coordination with physicians, APP colleagues, nurse navigators, clinic leadership, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage new and follow-up patients with pulmonary conditions, including COPD, asthma, chronic cough, pulmonary nodules, interstitial lung disease, sleep-related breathing disorders, and other respiratory illnesses.

Obtain histories, perform physical exams, develop evidence-based treatment plans, monitor response to therapy, and adjust care in collaboration with supervising physicians.

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

Manage pulmonary therapies, including inhalers, nebulized treatments, oxygen therapy, and other pulmonary medications in accordance with clinical guidelines.

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

Coordinate care with pulmonologists, interventional pulmonologists, primary care providers, hospital teams, nurse navigators, and ancillary staff to support continuity of care.

Educate patients and families regarding disease management, treatment plans, smoking cessation, medication adherence, oxygen therapy, and preventive health measures.

Maintain timely documentation and support referrals, diagnostic coordination, quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and a collaborative clinic environment.

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 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, sleep medicine, and lung nodule services.

Team Culture and Community Impact
We value mutual respect, open communication, APP development, provider well-being, and meaningful community service. Pioneer partners with AdventHealth North Pinellas and local care teams to strengthen access to coordinated pulmonary and lung nodule services for Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County, Pasco County, and surrounding communities.

About AdventHealth North Pinellas and Tarpon Springs
AdventHealth North Pinellas is a 168-bed hospital in Tarpon Springs serving communities throughout Pinellas and Pasco counties, with recognized services in emergency care, heart care, orthopedics, and patient safety. The network includes an expanded emergency department and an off-site emergency room in Palm Harbor.

Located on Florida s Gulf Coast, Tarpon Springs offers a vibrant blend of coastal living and cultural heritage. Known as the Sponge Capital of the World, the city is celebrated for its Greek-inspired cuisine, historic sponge docks, welcoming community, boating, fishing, beaches, and convenient access to Tampa Bay attractions.