Physician Assistant, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

UT Southwestern Medical Center

1 month ago

United StatesFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Weekends

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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 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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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician Assistant, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine position at UT Southwestern Medical Center includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery 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, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k 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 United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physician Assistant, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Registered Nurse First Assistant, Operating Room First Assist, Patient Examination, Plan of Care Development, Diagnostic Interpretation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Advanced Practice Provider will conduct comprehensive patient examinations, synthesize data to develop and evaluate patient care plans, and order/interpret diagnostic studies. Responsibilities also include providing patient/family counseling, participating in quality initiatives, and collaborati...

Benefits package: Healthcare, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, On-site Childcare, Wage Increases, Merit Increases, PPO medical plan, Preventive healthcare coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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