Physician Assistant, Pulmonary MICU

UT Southwestern Medical Center

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Dallas-Fort Worth, TexasFull TimePulmonary Medicine

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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 Southwestern Medical Center as a Physician Assistant – Pulmonary MICU in United States. WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.

Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.

Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate and based on specialty and training.

Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.

Benefits & Compensation

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UT Southwestern Medical Center in United States.

Key Skills

Order EntryPatient ManagementAdmitting PatientsTransferring PatientsRecognizing Sick PatientsUrgency RecognitionProblem EvaluationDifferential DiagnosisTreatment Plan AdjustmentCentral LinesArterial LinesThoracentesisParacentesisThoracostomyIntubationsEvidence Based Practices

Requirements

Candidates must have a Master's Degree from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program or equivalent advanced practice nursing education, along with NCCPA certification and Texas licensure. Preferred experience includes one year in critical care, and required certifications include current ACLS.

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Position Insights

WeekdayDoc rates Physician Assistant, Pulmonary MICU at UT Southwestern Medical Center a 2.3/10 for work-life balance — below average.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), which can forgive remaining federal student loan balances after 10 years of qualifying payments.

Key skills for this role include Order Entry, Patient Management, Admitting Patients, Transferring Patients, Recognizing Sick Patients.

Benefits include PPO Medical Plan, 100% Coverage for Preventive Healthcare, Paid Time Off, Retirement Programs through TRS, Paid Parental Leave.