Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | UT Health East Texas | Jacksonville

UT Health East Texas

5 days ago

Jacksonville, TexasFull TimeHospital Medicine

Practice Authority in Texas

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

Apply

Job Description

About the Role

Join UT Health East Texas as a Hospitalist APP – 7on 7off Night Shift in United States.

Key Responsibilities

develop strong patient relationships and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits & Compensation

Malpractice insurance covered.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UT Health East Texas in United States.

Key Skills

Nurse PractitionerPhysician AssistantPatient CareClinical SkillsMedical KnowledgeCommunicationTeamworkProblem Solving

Requirements

Candidates should possess relevant qualifications as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Healthcarevia Icims

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | UT Health East Texas | Jacksonville at UT Health East Texas a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Hospital Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Hospital Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Hospital Medicine position at UT Health East Texas 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Jacksonville, 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: Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Patient Care, Clinical Skills, Medical Knowledge, Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospital Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive care to hospitalized patients. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams.

Benefits package: Base Salary, CME Allowance, Sign-On Bonus, Medical Debt Assistance, Relocation Allowance, Residency Stipend, Paid Malpractice Coverage, Health Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Hospital Medicine nurse practitioner jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.