Pulmonary Physician Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pulmonary Physician jobs in Pennsylvania represent an active and competitive market, concentrated in academic medical centers, large integrated health systems, and Veterans Affairs facilities, with openings at every level from early-career fellows completing training to senior attending physicians taking on leadership roles. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Hershey anchor most of the hiring, with major employers including Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Penn State Health consistently posting pulmonary and critical care positions. The most in-demand sub-specialties are pulmonary-critical care medicine, interventional pulmonology, and sleep medicine. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
Geisinger is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with an interest in practicing 100% Pulmonary Medicine, to join our welcoming practice in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Job Duties
At a Glance:
- Comprehensive specialty training provided to be successful
- Provider skill mix: 5 attendings and 3 APs
- Provider primarily performs outpatient consultations
- See general pulmonary cases such as COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer and post COVID complications
- Outpatient appointments are 60 minutes for new patients and 30 minutes for follow up visits
- Competitive compensation plus $10k start incentive
Incredible Benefits Start on Day 1:
- Health, dental, vision, prescription plans, etc.
- 23 days of PTO plus holidays, parental and military leave
- CME: 10 working days and $3,000/year
- Fully paid relocation
- Geisinger qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
About the Area:
- The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area is close to various recreational attractions like Kalahari resorts & conventions, Hershey Park and Hotel Hershey, Camelback Resort & Great Wolf Resorts
- Shopping, dining, sporting events, concerts, etc all nearby!
- Enjoy some of Pennsylvania’s best hunting, mountain biking, skiing, and hiking
- Driving distance to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC & Baltimore
- Avoca International Airport is 15 minutes or less away and allows for endless travel opportunities
To learn more, please contact Tonya Harmon Boyer, Senior Provider Recruiter, at 570-854-1571 or tnharmonboyer@geisinger.edu.
Education
Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaSkills
Clinical Policies And Standards; Patients Rights; Health Information Documentation; Patient Safety; Care Management Knowledge; Patient Assessment And CareAbout Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Job Summary
Geisinger is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with an interest in practicing 100% Pulmonary Medicine, to join our welcoming practice in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Job Duties
At a Glance:
- Comprehensive specialty training provided to be successful
- Provider skill mix: 5 attendings and 3 APs
- Provider primarily performs outpatient consultations
- See general pulmonary cases such as COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer and post COVID complications
- Outpatient appointments are 60 minutes for new patients and 30 minutes for follow up visits
- Competitive compensation plus $10k start incentive
Incredible Benefits Start on Day 1:
- Health, dental, vision, prescription plans, etc.
- 23 days of PTO plus holidays, parental and military leave
- CME: 10 working days and $3,000/year
- Fully paid relocation
- Geisinger qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
About the Area:
- The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area is close to various recreational attractions like Kalahari resorts & conventions, Hershey Park and Hotel Hershey, Camelback Resort & Great Wolf Resorts
- Shopping, dining, sporting events, concerts, etc all nearby!
- Enjoy some of Pennsylvania’s best hunting, mountain biking, skiing, and hiking
- Driving distance to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC & Baltimore
- Avoca International Airport is 15 minutes or less away and allows for endless travel opportunities
To learn more, please contact Tonya Harmon Boyer, Senior Provider Recruiter, at 570-854-1571 or tnharmonboyer@geisinger.edu.
Education
Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaSkills
Clinical Policies And Standards; Patients Rights; Health Information Documentation; Patient Safety; Care Management Knowledge; Patient Assessment And CareAbout Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pulmonary physician jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Active Pennsylvania medical license issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
- Board certification or active pursuit of certification in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in pulmonology or pulmonary critical care
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with residency in internal medicine
- Proficiency in bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and mechanical ventilation management
- Experience with electronic health record systems, particularly Epic widely used across Pennsylvania health systems
Pulmonary Physician Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pulmonary physician in Pennsylvania?
To become a pulmonary physician in Pennsylvania, you must earn an MD or DO degree, complete a three-year internal medicine residency, and then finish a two-to-three year ACGME-accredited fellowship in pulmonary disease or pulmonary-critical care medicine. After completing training, you must obtain a license through the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine before practicing in the state. Board certification through the American Board of Internal Medicine in Pulmonary Disease is a standard expectation among Pennsylvania employers.
How much do pulmonary physicians make in Pennsylvania?
Pulmonary physicians in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $217,310 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,850 for the lowest 10% to over $423,340 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pulmonary physicians in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring pulmonary physicians in Pennsylvania right now include Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health, Penn State Health, and Temple University Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Pennsylvania's dense network of academic medical centers and integrated health systems means positions are available in both hospital-employed and faculty-track models across the state.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most pulmonary physician jobs?
Bucks County, Hershey, and Bucks County have the most pulmonary physician openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads due to its concentration of academic health systems and research hospitals, Pittsburgh follows with UPMC's extensive regional footprint, and Hershey draws openings through Penn State Health's academic medical center anchoring the south-central part of the state.
Are there remote pulmonary physician jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they are rare. Pulmonary medicine is a hands-on clinical specialty requiring direct patient evaluation, procedures, and ICU management, so most roles are on-site. About 0% of pulmonary physician openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are typically limited to telemedicine consultation services or sleep medicine interpretation roles that can be conducted off-site.
How can I get hired as a pulmonary physician in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a post-fellowship attending position at a Pennsylvania academic health system that runs structured onboarding and mentorship programs for early-career physicians. UPMC and Penn Medicine both offer new-attending pathways that provide supervised caseloads and built-in support for physicians fresh out of fellowship. An active Pennsylvania medical license and ABIM board certification eligibility are the credentials that give candidates the strongest edge over those still completing training.
Where can I find and apply to pulmonary physician jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to pulmonary physician jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across health systems, academic medical centers, and outpatient practices. Find the roles that fit your training, specialty focus, and preferred location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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