Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | UT Health East Texas | Jacksonville
Compensation
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Job Description
UT Health Jacksonville, is seeking a Hospitalist APP (NP or PA) to join the fast growing family of UT Health East Texas hospitals and clinics.
About the Position
- Inpatient only
- Located at UT Health Jacksonville
EMR: EPIC
- 7on 7off
- 7p to 7a schedule
- Hospital experience required
Recruitment Package May Include
- Base salary
- CME allowance
- Commencement bonus
- Medical debt consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
- Relocation allowance
- Residency stipend
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Health benefits + Retirement plan
- Marketing + practice growth assistance
About UT Health East Texas
The UT Health East Texas system is comprised of nine hospitals, more than 90 physician clinics, over 500 employed providers, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, six urgent care clinics, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 60 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including a Level 1 trauma center. Our service area has a population of over 1.1 million.
About UT Health Jacksonville
Jacksonville is a vibrant, growing East Texas community that provides a supportive environment for physicians and their families.
Known for its natural beauty, friendly residents, and easy access to local and regional healthcare networks, Jacksonville offers an excellent quality of life with opportunities to develop strong patient relationships and make a meaningful impact.
With close proximity to Tyler, and within driving distance of Dallas and Shreveport, UT Health Jacksonville has been serving the residents of Cherokee County and surrounding counties for over 100 years.
UT Health Jacksonville is a short-term acute care facility recognized for excellence, earning multiple awards and distinctions including an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, statewide recognition for outstanding achievements in rural healthcare, and acknowledgment from the American Hospital Association for its 100 years of participation and service.
- Level IV Trauma Center, Level IV Acute Care Stroke Ready Facility, Level I Nursery
- Licensed Beds: 33 Beds
- ER: 8 Beds
- ICU: 6 Beds
- OR: 3 Rooms
- Med/Surg: 19 Beds
- Labor and Delivery: 5 Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum rooms, 8 Recovery rooms, 1 C section OR
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Accepts J-1 Waivers: No
- Accepts H-1b Visas: No
Key Responsibilities
The Hospitalist APP will provide inpatient care at UT Health Jacksonville as part of a 7-on 7-off night shift schedule. Responsibilities include managing patient care within the hospital setting and collaborating with the broader UT Health East Texas medical team.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with prior hospital experience. The role requires the ability to work a 7p to 7a night shift schedule.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Texas, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$272k (19 salary observations; 130 listings), vs ~$306k nationally (555 salary observations; 3,217 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Living in Jacksonville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $218k
- Median resident rent
- $908/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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