Nurse Practitioner Pulmonary Medicine (Outpatient)

Nurse Practitioner Opportunity at Baylor Scott & White Pulmonary Care Consultants Plano, Texas

At Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, we are committed to empowering people to live well through compassionate, innovative, and high-quality care.

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join Baylor Scott & White Pulmonary Care Consultants Plano. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established pulmonary practice providing comprehensive outpatient care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.

The Advanced Practice Provider will work collaboratively with board-certified pulmonologists to evaluate, diagnose, and manage pulmonary and sleep-related disorders while delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.

Practice highlights include:

• 100% outpatient pulmonary medicine
• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
• No hospital rounding
• No inpatient responsibilities
• No call required
• No weekends
• Collaborative physician team
• Epic electronic medical record
• Established patient population

Essential responsibilities include:

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic pulmonary conditions.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing, including pulmonary function studies, laboratory testing, and imaging.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within scope of practice.
• Educate patients regarding disease management and preventive care.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, and ancillary services.
• Document patient encounters accurately within the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with Baylor Scott & White Health policies and standards.

Qualifications include:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) program
• Current Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact RN licensure
• Current Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license
• Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) from an accredited national certifying body
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer

Preferred qualifications include:

• Previous experience in Pulmonary Medicine, Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Critical Care, or Family Medicine preferred
• Strong interest in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
• Experience managing chronic disease processes preferred
• Specialty training and mentorship available for qualified candidates transitioning into Pulmonary Medicine

Join a collaborative outpatient pulmonary practice dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This position offers an excellent work-life balance with a weekday schedule, no call, no weekends, and the opportunity to develop expertise in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine while working alongside experienced pulmonologists.

At Baylor Scott & White Health, we believe every individual should feel welcomed, valued, respected, and supported. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients, colleagues, and communities.

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