Physician Assistant, Kidney, Liver Transplant Inpatient Nocturnal

UT Southwestern Medical Center

1 month ago

Dallas, TexasFull TimeTransplant Surgery

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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 Physician Assistant, Kidney, Liver Transplant Inpatient Nocturnal 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.

Requirements

qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.

Benefits & Compensation

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

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

Key Skills

Kidney Transplant ManagementLiver Transplant ManagementPreoperative ManagementPostoperative ManagementDischarge PlanningConsult EvaluationNocturnal ShiftsAcute CareEvidence-Based PracticePatient EducationProcedural SkillsDiagnostic Interpretation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant, Kidney, Liver Transplant Inpatient Nocturnal at UT Southwestern Medical Center a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Transplant Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Transplant Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Transplant Surgery 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: Kidney Transplant Management, Liver Transplant Management, Preoperative Management, Postoperative Management, Discharge Planning, Consult Evaluation, Nocturnal Shifts, Acute Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Transplant Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves managing the pre- and postoperative hospital course and discharge planning for Kidney and Liver Transplant patients within a collaborative Advanced Practice Provider team. Responsibilities also include conducting comprehensive physical examinations, synthesizing data to develop pat...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental & Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement Programs, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PSLF Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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