Nurse Practitioner- Pulmonology and Sleep- Buffalo Sleep Center
Practice independently without physician oversight.
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Allina Health as a Nurse Practitioner Pulmonology & Sleep – No Weekends in Buffalo, MN.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides clinical care for patients Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
- Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
- Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
- Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
Requirements
- Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program Preferred Qualifications 1
- MN Board of Nursing required upon hire Certified Nurse Practitioner
- American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification within specialty required upon hire ACLS
- Multisource required within 180 Days Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire Valid Driver’s License required upon hire
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $129.4K - $145K
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Allina Health in Buffalo, MN.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Nurse Practitioner- Pulmonology and Sleep- Buffalo Sleep Center position at Allina Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Pulmonology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Pulmonology position at Allina 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, 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.
Compensation Analysis
Allina Health lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $129k to $145k annually.
This is approximately 61% 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Buffalo, Minnesota.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($129k–$145k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Medication Prescription, Patient Education, Chronic Illness Management, Clinical Consultation, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pulmonology role.
Core responsibilities: Provides comprehensive clinical care including patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning in collaboration with a physician team. Serves as an educator, consultant, and case manager for patients within the pulmonology and sleep specialty.
Benefits package: Medical/Dental, PTO/Time Away, Retirement Savings Plans, Life Insurance, Short-term/Long-term Disability, Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness), Tuition Reimbursement or CME as applicable, Student Loan Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
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