Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician

Pioneer Pulmonology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine is seeking a Pulmonary Critical Care Physician to join our physician-owned practice in Sebring, Florida. This position focuses on inpatient pulmonary consultative services and ICU coverage, with the opportunity to help shape the growth of our interventional pulmonology program. The ideal candidate will have experience or a strong interest in interventional pulmonary procedures, including EBUS, and a desire to expand advanced bronchoscopic services. Future program development includes the addition of the Ion robotic bronchoscopy platform and a dedicated outpatient pulmonary and lung nodule clinic. Join a collaborative, innovation-driven team committed to advancing pulmonary care in our community.

Key Responsibilities

Inpatient Pulmonary & Critical Care

• Provide week on/week off hospital coverage with 8 hour daytime shifts managing ICU patients, pulmonary consults, and inpatient follow up.
• Partner with nocturnist critical care APPs who provide overnight ICU coverage, with remote physician availability during service weeks.

Outpatient Pulmonary & Lung Nodule Clinic

• Maintain an outpatient clinic presence during non hospital weeks, including general pulmonary care and dedicated lung nodule evaluations.
• Support timely access for incidental and screening detected nodules through coordinated diagnostic pathways.

Interventional Pulmonology

• Provide interventional pulmonology services utilizing current EBUS capabilities, with planned expansion into advanced bronchoscopy, including diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, and pleural disease evaluation and management.
• Participate in the growth and refinement of interventional pulmonary services and technology adoption.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Engage in multidisciplinary tumor boards and partner closely with thoracic surgery, oncology, radiology, and critical care teams.
• Contribute to program development, care coordination, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree; board certified or board eligible in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine.
• Fellowship training is preferred.
• Experience with bronchoscopy and lung nodule management is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.

• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care.

Benefits and Professional Support

• Competitive compensation with productivity bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive health benefits, CME allowance, and retirement plan.
• Relocation assistance.
• Partnership track and opportunities for clinical leadership.
• Support for research, teaching, professional development, and continued clinical innovation.

About Pioneer Pulmonology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Pioneer is a physician-owned private practice that has partnered exclusively with AdventHealth for more than 15 years. Our organization supports over 300 providers across Central and West Florida and is committed to innovation, quality, compassionate care, and strong clinical collaboration.

Our Team Culture
At Pioneer, exceptional patient care begins with an exceptional team. Our group is built on mutual respect, open communication, and a shared commitment to advancing pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. We foster a supportive environment where collaboration, professional growth, and physician well-being are valued. J-1 applicants are welcome to apply.

Community Impact
Pioneer Pulmonology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine is committed to improving the health and well-being of Sebring, Pinellas County, and the surrounding communities through accessible, high-quality pulmonary and critical care services.

• We partner with AdventHealth Sebring and local organizations to strengthen access to coordinated pulmonary and critical care services.
• Our team supports community education, preventive health initiatives, and programs that help patients take an active role in their respiratory health.
• Through the Pioneer Medical Foundation, we support weekly clinics focused on serving individuals who are homeless or uninsured, helping extend compassionate care to those who need it most.

About AdventHealth Sebring: For more than 50 years, AdventHealth Sebring has served Highlands and Hardee counties with whole-person care. The network includes the Sebring hospital campus, facilities in Lake Placid and Wauchula, and multiple outpatient centers. As one of the region s largest employers, AdventHealth Sebring supports a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services for the community.

About the Community of Sebring: Sebring, known as the City on the Circle, is a welcoming community in central Florida s Highlands County. With a historic downtown, scenic Lake Jackson, and the internationally known Sebring Raceway, the city blends small-town charm with cultural and recreational opportunities. Surrounded by more than 100 lakes and natural preserves such as Highlands Hammock State Park, Sebring offers affordable living, outdoor adventure, and a strong sense of community making it an ideal place to live and work.