Physician Assistant - Acute Care (Emergency Room)

UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)

2 days ago

Houston, TexasFull TimeEmergency 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 UTHealth Houston as a Emergency Medicine PA – Night Shifts, Houston in Houston, TX. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.

Key Responsibilities

up planning. https://med. uth. edu/emergencymedicine/patient

care/ Preferences: Emergency Room experience. Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Annex @ 5656 Kelley St. & Memorial Hermann 6411 Fannin St. Multiple Night Shifts: 6 PM

2 AM, 10 PM

Requirements

veterans. jobs. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Benefits & Compensation

37 days PTO.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UTHealth Houston in Houston, TX.

Key Skills

Emergency medicinePatient assessmentDiagnostic testingTrauma careResuscitationElectronic medical recordsPhysical examinationsTreatment planningPatient educationBasic life supportMedical screeningClinical documentation

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Position Insights

Emergency Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Emergency Medicine position at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) 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, Emergency Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $450k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

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 Houston, 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.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Emergency medicine, Patient assessment, Diagnostic testing, Trauma care, Resuscitation, Electronic medical records, Physical examinations, Treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Emergency Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive emergency medical care to adult and pediatric patients, including performing assessments, diagnostics, and advanced procedures. They will collaborate with attending physicians to implement treatment plans and document patient encounters in the elect...

Benefits package: 100% Paid Medical Premiums, Generous Time Off (37-38 days/year), Longevity Pay, Retirement/Pension Plan, Free Financial and Legal Counseling, Free Mental Health Counseling, Gym Membership Discounts, Employee Discounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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