Physician - Pulmonologist
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Job Description
Now Hiring: Pulmonologist – Gainesville, Florida
Are you a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Pulmonologist looking for a rewarding career in a thriving community? SIMEDHealth is seeking a motivated physician to join our team in Gainesville, Florida!
Why North Central Florida?
- Live where others vacation! North Central Florida offers:
- Year-round outdoor adventures – natural springs, rivers, beaches, and scenic trails
- Top-rated public and private schools
- Easy access to major cities, theme parks, and airports
- Exciting sports culture – NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and collegiate teams nearby
- A welcoming community that’s neither too big nor too rural – the perfect balance for work and family life
Why Choose SIMEDHealth?
SIMEDHealth is a physician-owned, multi-specialty practice dedicated to supporting our providers. Established in 1987, we have grown into a leading regional healthcare system with 65+ physicians.
As Part of Our Team, You Will
- Build your own practice with an established referral network
- Benefit from a strong in-house administrative team that streamlines your workload
- Work in a physician-governed environment that prioritizes work-life balance
- Have the opportunity to become an owner in the practice over time
- Thrive in a Value-Based, Accountable Care model that enhances efficiency, not work hours
- Visa sponsorship available.
Qualified Candidates Should Have
Unrestricted Medical License in a US State
Completion of an ACGME accredited residency program in this specialty.
Board Certified or Board Eligible
Apply today! Join a team that values patient care, physician satisfaction, and professional growth.
(No recruiters, please.)
SIMEDHealth is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about SIMEDHealth, please visit SIMEDHealth.com.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will build and manage their own practice within an established referral network while providing high-quality pulmonary care. They will operate within a physician-governed, value-based care model to enhance patient outcomes and clinical efficiency.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an unrestricted medical license in a US state and have completed an ACGME accredited residency program in pulmonology. Applicants must be either Board Certified or Board Eligible in the specialty.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pulmonology — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $438k (middle half $328k–$575k)38 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pulmonology listings in Florida | 13 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All physician listings in Florida | 1,570 active | 22,496 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida physician listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pulmonology hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 31 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 39 postings, 30 closed |
| New Pulmonology listings | 45 in the last 30 days | 53 the 30 days before (−15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 117 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Gainesville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $292k
- Typical market rent
- $1,618/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 96.7
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Gainesville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.