Physician Assistant, Pulmonary MICU

1 month ago
Dallas, TexasFull TimePulmonary 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 UT Southwestern Medical Center as a Pulmonary MICU PA – 13-Hour Shifts in United States. WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
  • Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate and based on specialty and training.
  • Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pension plan offered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UT Southwestern Medical Center in United States.

Key Skills

Order EntryPatient ManagementCritical CareAdmitting PatientsTransferring PatientsRecognizing Sick PatientsDifferential DiagnosisTreatment Plan AdjustmentCentral LinesArterial LinesThoracentesisParacentesisThoracostomyIntubationsEvidence-Based PracticeClinical Research

Requirements

Candidates must have a Master's Degree from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program or equivalent advanced practice nursing education, along with NCCPA certification and Texas licensure. Required competencies include independent management of complex medical problems, performing bedside procedures like intubations and line placements, and possessing current ACLS certification.
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Position Insights

Pulmonary Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Pulmonary Medicine position at UT Southwestern Medical Center 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.

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 Dallas, 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: Order Entry, Patient Management, Critical Care, Admitting Patients, Transferring Patients, Recognizing Sick Patients, Differential Diagnosis, Treatment Plan Adjustment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pulmonary Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves conducting and documenting comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations, synthesizing data, and developing/implementing patient plans of care, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies. Responsibilities also include providing patient/family counseling, facil...

Benefits package: PPO Medical Plan (No Cost for Employee), 100% Preventive Care Coverage, Paid Time Off, Retirement Programs (TRS), Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About UT Southwestern Medical Center

Higher Education
Dallas, Texas
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Benefits & Perks

PPO Medical Plan (No Cost for Employee)
100% Preventive Care Coverage
Paid Time Off
Retirement Programs (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago