Physician Assistant - SSLC

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

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Abilene, Texas$102K - $172KFull TimeFamily 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 TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS as a Physician Assistant – State Supported Living Center in United States. Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

Key Responsibilities

include the provision of preventive care, ordering laboratory tests, analyzing the results and referral to specialists as required.

The Physician Assistant will complete documentation related to health care and communicate with interdisciplinary team members including the individual and his/her family.

Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment.

Works under the supervision of the Medical Director and/or other supervising physicians.

Requirements

line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1

4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Pre

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $102K - $172K

Pension plan offered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS in United States.

Key Skills

General medicinePatient diagnosisTreatment planningPhysical examinationsMedication prescriptionLaboratory test analysisWound careSuturingInjectionsImmunizationsMedical documentationInterdisciplinary communicationICF/IID standardsPolypharmacy management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - SSLC at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Family Medicine physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Family Medicine position at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS 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, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $102k to $172k annually.

This is approximately 48% below the national median for Family Medicine professionals, which is around $265k.

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 Abilene, 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.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($102k–$172k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: General medicine, Patient diagnosis, Treatment planning, Physical examinations, Medication prescription, Laboratory test analysis, Wound care, Suturing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive medical care, diagnosis, and treatment to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at a state-supported living center. Responsibilities include conducting physicals, prescribing medications, ordering laboratory tests, and maintaining...

Benefits package: 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, Defined benefit pension plan, Generous time off benefits, Career advancement opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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