BayCare Medical Group logo
BayCare Medical Group
Winter Haven, Florida

Pulmonologist - Gessler Clinic - Winter Haven, Florida

PulmonologyFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting and call expectations.

Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Position Overview

Are you ready to elevate your career while enjoying the lifestyle you deserve? Step into your future as a Pulmonologist at BayCare Medical Group in beautiful Winter Haven, Florida. Experience the satisfaction of practicing medicine in an environment that truly values your personal well-being and professional growth.

Why BayCare Medical Group Stands Out

Providing expert pulmonary care in both outpatient and inpatient settings, with a mix of ICU coverage.

Generous Paid Time Off—31 days annually! Take time to recharge, travel, or simply relax.

Comprehensive Benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement savings, and malpractice coverage. Enjoy true peace of mind knowing your needs are covered.

Competitive Salary plus productivity incentives. Your dedication and expertise are recognized and rewarded.

  • CME Allowance ($4,000) and dedicated opportunities for professional advancement.
  • Relocation Assistance makes your move smooth and stress-free.

Growth opportunities with developing new patient care programs, teaching residents or pursuing leadership training with our Leadership Development Program.

Benefit from collaboration with more than 40 local BayCare and community providers, giving you access to robust referral networks and comprehensive patient care resources.

Enjoy Life in Winter Haven

Settle in a vibrant city filled with sparkling lakes, scenic parks, and cultural attractions. Whether you love outdoor adventures, family fun, or quiet evenings at home, Winter Haven offers the perfect setting to relax and thrive.

Ready to Thrive?

Shape your career—and your life—around what matters most. If you’re passionate about exceptional patient care and want genuine balance, we invite you to join us. Here, your happiness is as important as your professional success.

BayCare Medical Group celebrates diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Experience medicine, reimagined—where you can truly breathe easily with BayCare Medical Group in Winter Haven, Florida.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonology
  • Eligible for Florida medical license
  • Excellent communication and clinical skills
  • Company Overview

Benefits

BayCare Medical Group offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Incentive Bonus
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • Retirement Plan plus employer match
  • Paid Time Off
  • CME Allowance

Malpractice Insurance

Insurance Coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Extras including College Savings Plans, Child Care, Auto & Pet Insurance, Wellness Centers, Product & Service Discounts and more

Join BayCare Medical Group and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that not only supports your professional growth but also enhances your overall well-being and quality of life. We value our team members and are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.

About BayCare

BayCare continues to be a top destination to work, receive, and provide care — a commitment that’s reflected in our recent recognitions. Nationally, we were honored as a 2025 Top Workplace in the USA by USA Today and Energage.

Locally, Tampa Bay Times and Energage named BayCare a Top Workplace for the 11th consecutive year.

This year, we’re especially proud to be recognized as the top health care system in the country and the highest-ranked Florida-based company at No. 17, and recognized for the fifth time by the prestigious PEOPLE® Companies That Care list, as well as an eight-time recipient of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Health Care™ award.

BayCare Health System is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, comprising a network of 16 hospitals and a wide range of services, including imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home health care, and urgent care. Our mission is to connect patients with a full spectrum of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services to meet their health care needs throughout their lifetime.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert pulmonary care in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including active ICU coverage. Collaborate with local providers and participate in teaching residents or developing new patient care programs.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Diagnostic ServicesPreventive ServicesTreatment Planning

Pulmonology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $264k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $438k (middle half $323k–$575k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Florida1,582 active22,773 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusFlorida Physician listings: 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Pulmonology hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 31 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 39 postings, 30 closed
New Pulmonology listings51 in the last 30 days59 the 30 days before (−14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend−4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Implied production pay~$264k$48/wRVU × 5,500 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Pulmonologist Jobs

2 matches · ranked by pay
#1

SAINT VINCENT HOSPITAL - ICU - STAFF PHYSICIAN

Team Health · Worcester, Massachusetts

$320k-$420k
#2

Sleep Medicine Physician

Dreem Health · Remote - Nationwide

$260k-$300k

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Pulmonology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 117 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

BayCare Medical Group logo

About BayCare Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Clearwater, Florida
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
31 Days PTO
CME Allowance ($4,000)
Malpractice Insurance
Sign-On Bonus

Living in Winter Haven

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k
Typical market rent
$1,686/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.1
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 · Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.