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WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Cary, North Carolina

PA or NP, Pulmonology (Outpatient)

Nurse Practitioner Top 25% in Pulmonology (NP)Full-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Full-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

**Experienced Pulmonology APP required. Rotating between Cary, Raleigh and North Raleigh locations.

The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work under the general supervision of their Medical Director, all physician partners, and their APP Manager, in WakeMed Physician Practices to deliver competent medical care to patients at WakeMed.

This position can consist of both inpatient and outpatient care depending on the needs of the service and is outlined in the clinical job expectations.

This may include completion of referrals, consults, daily patient rounds, daily notes, discharge summaries, procedures, clinic notes, pre and post procedure care, prescribing and patient care follow-ups.

Will work closely with other healthcare providers in a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to maximize the care we provide to our patients. As a healthcare professional, will function as an educator for PA/NP/CNM/DO students from healthcare education programs.

Within this position the PA or NP will maintain the scope of practice to be consistent with the policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines governed by the North Carolina Medical Board and any other federal or state regulatory agencies, as well as the policies and procedures of WakeMed.

Additional certifications such as Advanced Life Support may be required based on clinical area of practice, this will be outlined in the clinical job expectations and reviewed annually during the annual review process.

The PA or NP understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values and management of WakeMed. Basic Life Support Required within 6 months of hire.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner And Board Certification in Area of Practice Required

Education

Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Required - And Master's Degree Physician Assistant Preferred

Experience

1 Year Pulmonology - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Required.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will deliver competent medical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including rounds, procedures, and patient follow-ups. They will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and serve as an educator for students in healthcare programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner studies and possess at least one year of experience in Pulmonology. Current licensure and board certification in the area of practice are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Clinical DocumentationMultidisciplinary CollaborationStudent EducationRegulatory Compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PA or NP, Pulmonology (Outpatient) at WakeMed Health & Hospitals a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pulmonology (NP) — ranked against 60 active Pulmonology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pulmonology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 60% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.7this job 7.2
Higher than about 9 in 10 of 60 Pulmonology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Cary

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$487k
Typical market rent
$1,774/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Hospitals and Health Care
Raleigh, NC
5,001-10,000 employees

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Health Insurance
Dental
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Retirement Plan
PTO
CME