Physician (PRN), Primary Care, University Health Services

Primary CareNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$106.83 per hour

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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

Posted 33m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Posting Title

Hiring Department:

Position Open To

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status: Earliest Start Date:

Position Duration

Location: Job Details:

General Notes

Our mission at Healthyhorns is to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.

Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Together, the departments work to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.

University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the varied healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics.

This is a part-time PRN physician position and is not benefits-eligible. The proposed schedule is 4 hours per week on a weekday and 4 hours each Saturday on a weekly basis; however, these hours may change based on business need. Specific shifts to be mutually agreed upon. There is a maximum of 19 hours per week allowed.

Purpose

To provide medical care for patients eligible for UHS services and leadership for the UHS Primary Care Clinic.

Responsibilities

Provision of primary care for the students of the University.

Contributing to and Supporting Overall Organizational Goals

Periodic Responsibilities Include

  • Participating in and supporting peer review for providers;
  • Participating in the development and evaluation of medical care standards for UHS;
  • Performing administrative duties and serving on UHS committees when requested; and
  • Participating in outreach programs on campus, as appropriate.
  • Reviews and demonstrates compliance with UHS and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates professionalism and commitment to quality care by adhering to customer service standards, respecting patient rights and confidentiality, following policies and procedures, and actively supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance pattern.
  • Readily accepts other responsibilities and participate in other activities and committees as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO)
  • Completion of ACGME Residency Program in the United States
  • Current Board certification in a primary care specialty applicable to college health.
  • Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas

Valid DEA Registration

  • Two or more years of experience in providing primary medical care to patients in an ambulatory setting, including use of electronic medical records
  • Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

More than the required years of experience

Experience Working with College-age Populations

Two or more years of experience in providing medical care to young adult age patients, preferably in a college health clinic

Experience with medical supervision of advanced practice registered nurses and/or physician assistants in a clinic setting

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Excellent professional demeanor
  • Experience with electronic medical records, preferably Point and Click
  • Familiarity in working in an integrated behavioral health clinic setting

Salary Range

  • $106.83 per hour + depending on qualifications
  • Working Conditions
  • May work around standard office conditions
  • May work around biohazards
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
  • Use of manual dexterity

Lifting and Moving

Exposure to chemicals and commercial items typically found in offices, medical clinics, and building repairs/maintenance.

Work Shift

Onsite

Clinic hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.

  • Saturday rotation (limited extended clinic hours)
  • See General Notes.
  • Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of Interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application.

The application is one-page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

  • E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Requirements

Requires a doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) and completion of an ACGME residency program in the United States. Candidates must hold an unrestricted Texas medical license, valid DEA registration, and at least two years of ambulatory primary care experience.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient careClinical leadershipAmbulatory careBehavioral health integration

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 48% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$222k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $229k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Primary Care market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in primary careranked against 1,347 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$222kPrimary Care median $311k (middle half $270k–$312k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$229k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in Texas84 active1,368 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 48% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Primary Care hiring demand#15 of 26 specialtiespostings stay open a median 46 days · 34% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, September 2026 · 452 postings, 654 closed
New Primary Care listings997 in the last 30 days626 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Primary Care pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,347 Primary Care listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician (PRN), Primary Care, University Health Services at University of Texas at Austin a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Primary Care — ranked against 1,347 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$222k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$16k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Relocation assistance
32%
Loan repayment
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 6.4
Better work-life than 50% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,347 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About University of Texas at Austin

Hospitals and Health Care
Austin, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) eligibility (if 20+ hrs/week and 135+ days)
Not benefits-eligible (PRN)

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$450k
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.