Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Advanced Practitioners - Medicine - Pulmonary | Gainesville

This Pulmonology position at UF Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Pulmonology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $460k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This position is based in Gainesville, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Medical History Taking, Physical Examinations, Prescribing Medications, Diagnostic Testing, Patient Education, Acute Care, Clinical Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pulmonology role.

Core responsibilities: The practitioner provides comprehensive medical care across inpatient units, the emergency department, and clinics, including conducting rounds and writing orders. They coordinate diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments while collaborating with attending physicians and consultants.