Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

UT Health East Texas

9 days ago

Tyler, TexasFull TimeSurgery

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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 UT Health East Texas as a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant – 4-Day Week, 1:3 Call in United States. UT Health East Texas is seeking an Advanced Practice Practitioner to join our dedicated Cardiothoracic Surgery team in the beautiful city of Tyler, Texas. UT Health Tyler is the only quaternary care cardiac surgical program in East Texas.

Benefits & Compensation

Malpractice insurance covered.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UT Health East Texas in United States.

Key Skills

Cardiothoracic SurgeryOR First AssistICU RoundingVein HarvestingPatient CareClinical SupportTeam CollaborationAdvanced PracticeSurgical AssistancePatient ManagementEmergency CareHealthcare ExcellenceCME ParticipationRobotic SurgeryTrauma CareRehabilitation Services

Requirements

Candidates should have experience as Advanced Practice Practitioners with strong skills in OR first assist and ICU rounding. Vein harvesting experience is considered a plus.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant at UT Health East Texas a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at UT Health East Texas is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

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 Tyler, Texas.

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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiothoracic Surgery, OR First Assist, ICU Rounding, Vein Harvesting, Patient Care, Clinical Support, Team Collaboration, Advanced Practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant will provide in-hospital coverage, including OR, ICU, and floor duties. The role involves assisting in surgeries and managing patient care in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits package: Competitive base salary, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, CME days and annual CME allowance, Medical debt consultative services, Relocation allowance, Paid malpractice insurance, Comprehensive health benefits, Retirement plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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