Capstone Recruiting Advisors recruits permanent pulmonologists, intensivists and dual-trained pulmonary/critical care physicians, plus sleep and interventional pulmonology, for independent pulmonary groups, multispecialty groups, PE-backed platforms and hospital ICUs. A partner runs every search.
The pulmonology and critical care market
- About 29,000 privileged intensivists, roughly 20,000 full-time equivalents, care for the more than 5 million patients admitted to U.S. ICUs each year (SCCM).
- Chronic lower respiratory disease was the fifth-leading cause of death in 2024, and 4.4% of adults have been diagnosed with COPD, emphysema or chronic bronchitis (CDC).
Who we recruit for: independent pulmonary and sleep practices · multispecialty groups · PE-backed pulmonary and critical care platforms · intensivist groups · hospitals and health systems · academic medical centers.
How we search: we learn the split between clinic and ICU, the shift or block schedule, night coverage, procedures and partnership path, then reach physicians whose preferences match. Many candidates want either a defined ICU schedule or an outpatient-heavy role, so we sort for that early.
Frequently asked questions
Do you recruit intensivists and outpatient pulmonologists separately?
Yes. We recruit intensivists, outpatient pulmonologists, dual-trained pulm/CC physicians and sleep specialists.
Do you recruit for hospital ICU programs?
Yes, including closed ICUs, block-schedule intensivist roles and ICU medical director positions.
How long does a search take?
Most Capstone searches finish in 90–120 days.
Related: Search pulmonology and critical care roles on Health-Gigs · Hospital and health system recruitment