Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Endocrinology Inpatient

UT Southwestern Medical Center

1 month ago

Dallas, TexasFull TimeEndocrinology

Practice Authority in Texas

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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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 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Endocrinology Inpatient 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

Pension plan offered.

Student loan repayment assistance.

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 UT Southwestern Medical Center in United States.

Key Skills

Patient Centered ApproachMultitaskingTeamworkDiabetes ManagementEndocrinologyComprehensive Physical ExaminationsData SynthesisEvidence Based PracticeProcedural SkillsPatient CounselingQuality InitiativesClinical ResearchACLS Certification

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Position Insights

Endocrinology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Endocrinology position at UT Southwestern Medical Center is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Endocrinology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $260k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

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 nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Centered Approach, Multitasking, Teamwork, Diabetes Management, Endocrinology, Comprehensive Physical Examinations, Data Synthesis, Evidence Based Practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Endocrinology role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves conducting and documenting comprehensive physical examinations, synthesizing data, and developing/implementing patient care plans, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies. Responsibilities also include providing patient/family education, facilitating quality initiati...

Benefits package: PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage, 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay, Paid Time Off available day one, Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), Paid Parental Leave Benefit, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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