Nurse Practitioner- Heart Failure

This Cardiology position at Baylor Scott & White Health 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, Cardiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $440k, with the typical range spanning $340k to $600k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

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 Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient assessment, Diagnostic testing, Medical history taking, Prescriptive authority, Treatment planning, Evidence-based medicine, Patient counseling, Invasive procedures. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner will perform comprehensive physical examinations, order diagnostic tests, and formulate evidence-based treatment plans for patients. They will also provide patient counseling on illness management and medication while maintaining accurate clinical records.

Benefits package: Health and welfare benefits, 401(k) with up to 5% match, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO accrual Day 1. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.