Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner

This Pulmonology position at St Mary Medical Center is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Pulmonology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $460k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

St Mary Medical Center lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $137k to $204k annually.

This is approximately 51% below the national median for Pulmonology professionals, which is around $350k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Long Beach, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Lung Cancer Screening, Pulmonary Disease Management, Program Development, Clinical Education, Quality Assessment, Patient Care Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pulmonology role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for developing and managing a new lung cancer screening program, including implementation strategies and quality assessment. They will also lead clinical staff education and coordinate with hospital leadership to implement clinical reminders and templates.