Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Multiple Sites, PRN

UT Southwestern Medical Center

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Dallas-Fort Worth, TexasPer Diem / PRNEmergency 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 Emergency Medicine PA – PRN, Multiple Sites 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

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Per Diem 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

Patient carePhysical examinationsDiagnostic studiesClinical researchEvidence-based practiceEmergency medicinePatient counselingTechnical skillsProcedural skillsCollaborationQuality initiatives

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited program and possess current NCCPA certification. A Texas Physician Assistant license and American Heart Association life support certifications are also required upon hire.

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Position Insights

Emergency Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Emergency 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.

Nationally, Emergency Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $450k 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-Fort Worth, 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: Patient care, Physical examinations, Diagnostic studies, Clinical research, Evidence-based practice, Emergency medicine, Patient counseling, Technical skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Emergency Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide patient care under physician supervision and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include conducting physical examinations, developing patient care plans, and performing diagnostic and procedural tasks.

Benefits package: PPO medical plan, Paid Time Off, Retirement Programs through TRS, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PSLF Qualified Employer. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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