Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonary Care Rockwall

Job Overview

Nurse Practitioner – Pulmonary Medicine (Outpatient)

Organization:
Baylor Scott & White Health

Location:

Rockwall, Texas

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established outpatient pulmonary practice dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. The position is 100% outpatient with a Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule and no inpatient responsibilities. The Advanced Practice Provider will work collaboratively with board-certified pulmonologists to evaluate, diagnose, and manage a broad spectrum of pulmonary and sleep-related disorders, delivering patient-centered care.

Practice highlights include 100% outpatient pulmonary medicine, no hospital rounding, no weekend responsibilities, and a collaborative environment with experienced pulmonologists.

• Immediate eligibility for health, dental, and vision benefits
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Paid Time Off from Day 1
• Tuition Reimbursement
• CME support and professional development opportunities
• Malpractice coverage
• Comprehensive wellness resources

Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level.

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations for patients with pulmonary and sleep-related conditions.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic respiratory diseases in the outpatient setting.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate pulmonary function testing, laboratory studies, chest imaging, and other diagnostic testing.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within scope of practice.
• Manage conditions including, but not limited to: asthma, COPD, chronic cough, shortness of breath, pulmonary nodules, lung masses, sleep apnea, and other pulmonary and sleep disorders.
• Provide education regarding disease management, inhaler therapies, oxygen therapy, smoking cessation, sleep hygiene, and preventive pulmonary care.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, imaging departments, and ancillary services.
• Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record.
• Initiate referrals and consultations when appropriate.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with health system policies and clinical standards.

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

• Experience in Pulmonary Medicine, Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Critical Care, or Family Medicine
• Interest in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
• Experience managing chronic disease processes
• Providers transitioning into Pulmonary Medicine receive comprehensive specialty training and mentorship

Join a respected outpatient pulmonary practice dedicated to improving lives of patients with respiratory and sleep disorders. Work with experienced pulmonologists in a collaborative environment that emphasizes education, mentorship, and high-quality patient care. The role offers a strong work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, no inpatient responsibilities, and opportunities to develop expertise in pulmonary medicine while serving a diverse patient population.

The Rockwall clinic specializes in pulmonary and sleep medicine and serves patients throughout the surrounding communities. The practice uses the EPIC electronic medical record and provides an established patient population with a strong referral network.

Qualifications (recap):

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Experience:
  
  Preferred more than 1 year

• Certification/Registration: NP, RN, BLS (within 30 days of hire or transfer)