Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

UT Health East Texas

4 days ago

Tyler, TexasFull TimeSurgery

Practice Authority in Texas

Supervision Required

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 UT Health East Texas as a Cardiothoracic Surgery NP – 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 Harvesting

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 Nurse Practitioner 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 nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Surgery position at UT Health East Texas 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 Tyler, 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.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiothoracic Surgery, OR First Assist, ICU Rounding, Vein Harvesting. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner will assist in the operating room and conduct ICU rounds. The role involves managing a patient load of 15-20 patients daily.

Benefits package: Competitive Base Salary, PSLF Eligibility, CME Days and Allowance, Relocation Allowance, Malpractice Insurance, Health Benefits, Retirement Plan, Pet Health Coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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