Physician Assistant, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

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UT Southwestern Medical Center
6 days ago
United StatesFull TimeOrthopedic SurgeryinNot on LinkedIn
✓ No Weekends

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, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts schedule.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UT Southwestern Medical Center in United States.

Key Skills

Physician AssistantAcute Care Nurse PractitionerOrthopaedic Sports MedicineRegistered Nurse First AssistantOperating Room First AssistPatient ExaminationPlan of Care DevelopmentDiagnostic InterpretationProcedural SkillsPatient CounselingEvidence-Based PracticeQuality InitiativesResearch CollaborationBasic Life Support

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree or higher from an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program or Physician Assistant program, along with required state licensure and prescriptive authority. Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, plus current BLS certification and RNFA certification, are mandatory.
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About UT Southwestern Medical Center

Higher Education
Dallas, Texas
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
On-site Childcare
Wage Increases
Merit Increases
PPO medical plan
Preventive healthcare coverage
4.0

Burnout Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

6d ago