Nurse Practitioner – Pulmonary Medicine (Outpatient)

Baylor Scott & White Pulmonary Care Consultants in Plano, Texas is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join an established outpatient pulmonary medicine practice. You will work collaboratively with board-certified pulmonologists to evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions and sleep-related disorders while delivering patient-centered care.

Clinical Setting

This is a 100% outpatient pulmonary medicine position with no hospital rounding, inpatient responsibilities, or on-call duties. You will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no weekend requirements. The practice uses Epic electronic medical records and serves an established patient population.

Responsibilities

• 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 in the electronic medical record
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with organizational policies and standards

Required Qualifications

• 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

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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off beginning Day 1
• Tuition Reimbursement
• CME support and professional development opportunities
• Malpractice coverage

Benefits may vary based on position type and level.