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Nurse Practitioner – Pulmonary (Outpatient)

**Location:** Baylor Scott & White Clinic – Temple, TX

**Schedule:** Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

No Call | No Weekends | No Holidays

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a **Nurse Practitioner (NP)** to join our growing **Pulmonary Medicine team** at our outpatient clinic in **Temple, Texas** . This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic, collaborative team that prioritizes compassionate, high-quality care.

Position Highlights:

+ **Outpatient only** – no nights, weekends, holidays, or call requirements

+ Independent management of patients in clinic, with close collaboration with pulmonary physicians and care team

+ Potential for **minor procedures** , such as **chest tube removal**

+ **Pulmonary experience preferred** but not required – training and mentorship provided

+ Join a well-established department within a nationally recognized healthcare system

Qualifications:

+ Current license as a **Nurse Practitioner (NP)** in the state of Texas (or eligibility to obtain)

+ Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

+ Ability to work autonomously in an outpatient setting

+ Strong communication and collaboration skills

+ Pulmonary or internal medicine experience is a plus, but **new graduates are welcome to apply**

About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple

A 640-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital and the only Level I Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin. Ranked **\#5 among the top 15 teaching hospitals in the U.S.** (Thomson Reuters, 2022), the hospital hosts 31 accredited residency and fellowship programs across specialties including emergency medicine and radiology.

About Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Medical Center

A 64-bed full-service children’s hospital featuring 48 medical/surgical rooms and 16 private PICU rooms. Offers a 24-hour pediatric emergency department, Level II Trauma designation, advanced imaging, and a respected pediatric residency training program.

About the Community: Temple, Texas

Nestled in the heart of Central Texas, **Temple** is known for its low cost of living, no state income tax, and proximity to major cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Ranked the **6th most affordable place to live in the U.S.** , Temple offers excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant, growing community. Dubbed the “Wildflower Capital of Texas,” the region provides both scenic beauty and opportunity.

QUALIFICATIONS

+ EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program

+ EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

+ Nurse Practitioner (NP)

+ Registered Nurse (RN)

+ Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.