Physician Assistant, Otolaryngology outpatient
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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, Otolaryngology outpatient 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 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
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UT Southwestern Medical Center in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant, Otolaryngology outpatient at UT Southwestern Medical Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Primary Care 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 United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Otolaryngology, Physician Assistant, ENT, Patient Examination, Patient Care Planning, Diagnostic Interpretation, Procedural Skills, Patient Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves conducting and documenting comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations, synthesizing data to develop and evaluate patient care plans, and ordering/interpreting diagnostic studies. Responsibilities also include providing patient management, referrals, counseling, and par...
Benefits package: Healthcare, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, On-site childcare, Wage increases, Merit increases, PPO medical plan, Preventive healthcare coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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