UT Health Family Medicine Physician Assistant – Nursing Home (PRN)

This Family Medicine 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.

Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This position is based in Quitman, 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.

Key skills and qualifications: Family Medicine, Nursing Home Care, EPIC EMR, Patient Care, Clinical Documentation, Call Coverage, Geriatric Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide medical care and call coverage across three nursing homes in the East Texas area. The role involves utilizing the EPIC EMR system to manage patient health and practice growth.

Benefits package: Base Salary, CME/CEU Allowance, Medical Debt Assistance, Relocation Allowance, Paid Malpractice Coverage, Health Benefits, Retirement Plan, Marketing Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.