Physician

Primary Care 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$179,500

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Title: Physician

Employee Classification: Physician

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Student Health and Wellness

Department: UNT-Health & Wellness-Gen-160700

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $179,500

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth.

We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve.

We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities.

We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu [http://www.UNTSystem.edu].

Department Summary

The University of North Texas (UNT) Student Health and Wellness Center is a full-service medical center offering all UNT students general wellness and specialty medical care. We are staffed with licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified lab technologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, licensed nurses, and medical assistants.

Position Overview

Provides primary care to UNT students by evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of medical conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Medical degree from an accredited medical school and three years of experience as a practicing physician.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to practice medicine within the scope of license, training and credentials.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in evaluating, planning, implementing individual patient care.
  • Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations governing the practice of medicine.
  • Ability to care for a varied patient population.
  • Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

  • Presents a professional demeanor when interacting with internal and external customers. Follows appropriate chain of command.
  • Participates in all mandatory SHWC trainings and meetings, including committees, as assigned. Practices and follows proper privacy and security regulations.
  • Participates/volunteers with SHWC events, including internal events, orientations, etc.
  • Provides competent primary care to patients (through evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients with illness, injuries and disease) at the SHWC in accordance with generally accepted standards of care.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

M-F, 8am-5pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here

[https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/index.php].

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities.

UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate.

System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

Key Responsibilities

Provides primary care to students through the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of various medical conditions. Participates in mandatory training, committee meetings, and student health events.

Requirements

Requires a medical degree from an accredited medical school and at least three years of experience as a practicing physician. Candidates must be able to practice medicine within the scope of their license and credentials.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationMedical treatmentPatient care planningRegulatory complianceSafety precautionsClinical documentationProfessional communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician at University of North Texas System a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,230 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

University of North Texas System holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 6 active listings.

In Texas, the Primary Care weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$250k (20 salary observations; 54 listings), vs ~$272k nationally (311 salary observations; 941 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 56% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$180k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $185k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$180k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$13k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Primary Care Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution49 jobs · 35 employers

10
<$295k
12
$295k-330k
18
$330k-365k
7
$365k-400k
2
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
Sign-on bonus
64%
CME allowance
58%
Relocation assistance
42%
Loan repayment
33%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Primary Care listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,230 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Denton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$313k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,519/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About University of North Texas System

Higher Education
Dallas, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement (TRS)
Paid Time Off
Professional Development