Nurse Practitioner – Pulmonary Medicine (Outpatient)

About the role

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Baylor Scott & White Pulmonary Care Consultants in Plano, Texas. 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 outpatient care.

Schedule

• 100% outpatient pulmonary medicine
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• No hospital rounding
• No inpatient responsibilities
• No call required
• No weekends

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 within the Epic electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with Baylor Scott & White Health policies and standards.

Requirements

• 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 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 (may vary based on position type/level).