Physician Extender-Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Burn Unit
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
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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 Arise Staffing as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Burn Unit, Temporary in San Antonio, Texas. Description Arise Staffing is currently seeking a Physician Extender-Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in support of the U. S.
Key Responsibilities
-, the duties include but are not limited to the following: The primary functions of the PA/NP will be as follows, in order of importance.
- These functions will be carried out under the direction of the Director, Burn Center.
- It is understood that the unattended performance of invasive critical care procedures will not be undertaken until the PA/NP in writing by the Director, Burn Center for each procedure in question.
- Assist at Burn Surgery when needed.
Requirements
- Licensure: PA/NP shall possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted, current license to practice from any United States jurisdictions and a National Provider Identifier (NPI).
- The licenses and certificates must be renewed and maintained in a current status during the life of the contract.
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Arise Staffing in San Antonio, Texas.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Physician Extender-Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Burn Unit position at Arise Staffing includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Burn Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Burn Surgery position at Arise Staffing 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.
Compensation Analysis
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 San Antonio, 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.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Burn care management, Critical care procedures, Patient evaluation, Physical examination, Ventilator management, Bronchoscopy, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Surgical assistance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Burn Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Extender will provide critical care and surgical support at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center. Responsibilities include performing invasive procedures, managing patient care orders, and providing clinical instruction to students and staff.
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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
Contract
Posted
10d ago