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Full-time Physician Assistant in Cardiology | UT Health East Texas | Tyler, TX
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A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$119,339 / year median in Texas
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Position:
2-5 years of cardiology experience requiredSchedule:
Monday - Thursday 8-5, Friday 8-12 16-25 patients per day Outpatient Located at ourThree Lakes Clinic Duties:
Evaluate new and established patients with cardiac conditions. Perform comprehensive history and physical exams. Diagnose and manage common cardiovascular diseases, Order, interpret, and discuss diagnostic tests Coordinate care with cardiologists, primary care providers, electrophysiologists, interventional cardiologists, and cardiac surgeon Provide risk factor modification and preventive cardiology counseling UT Health East Texas Recruitment Package may include: Base Salary Potential Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program CME allowance Commencement bonus Medical debt assistance consultative services by Navigate Student Loans Relocation allowance Paid malpractice coverage Health benefits + Retirement plan Marketing + practice growth assistanceAbout UT Health:
UT Health Tyler has earned multiple recognitions, including the American Heart Association's 2025 "Get With The Guidelines" awards for high-quality heart failure and stroke care, Healthgrades' "America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award, and systemwide honors for exceptional employee engagement and loyalty.Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center Licensed Beds:
432Beds OR:
12 Rooms, 2 Da Vinci Xi, 2Cysto Rooms, CV OR:
2 Rooms 3 Cath Labs, 3 EP Labs, including hybridOR ICU:
78Beds Labor and Delivery:
14 Beds, 20Step Down Beds NICU:
9 NICU Beds, 7Step Down Beds About UT Health East Texas:
The UT Health East Texas system is comprised of nine hospitals, more than 90 physician clinics, over 500 employed providers, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, six urgent care clinics, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 60 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including a Level 1 trauma center. Our service area has a population of over 1.1 million.About UT Tyler School of Medicine:
The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is the first medical school in East Texas and the seventh in The University of Texas System. Its mission is to train future healthcare professionals to embrace responsibility for the unique needs of rural and hard-to-reach communities and populations, particularly those in East Texas. The school offers a robust Graduate Medical Education program, with 20 residency and fellowship training programs, enabling graduates to gain specialized skills in areas such as family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry, surgery, and anesthesia. Additionally, UT Tyler's Master of Biotechnology program provides students with an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes medical research and biotechnology innovation, preparing them for careers in medical research, diagnostics and therapeutic development. Construction is currently underway on a five-story, 248,000-square-foot Medical Education Building (MEB) in Tyler's Midtown District. Connected by a skybridge to UT Health Tyler, the MEB will support interdisciplinary education for medical students and resident training. It will also aid as part of a medical education program expansion throughout the UT Health East Texas Health System. Emphasizing a community-centered approach, the UT Tyler School of Medicine combines advanced research, hands-on learning, and partnerships with regional healthcare providers to cultivate a new generation of physicians prepared to improve healthcare outcomes and enhance the quality of life in East Texas. Visit uttyler.edu/medicine to learn more.About the community:
Tyler, TX is one of the fastest-growing medical and educational centers in East Texas—with expanding clinical services, new academic programs, and a supportive community invested in healthcare excellence. Physicians who join our region benefit from a high quality of life, low cost of living, and easy access to outdoor recreation, dining, and family-friendly amenities. As the home of the UT Tyler School of Medicine and the flagship UT Health East Texas hospital, Tyler offers a unique opportunity to practice in a dynamic environment with opportunities for academic involvement, collaboration, and long-term career growth . Facility & Address UTHET Physician Group, Inc.Tyler, TX Links Landing Page Contact Information Jennifer Gasperich Provider Sourcing Specialist Email:
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- Dental Insurance
- Relocation Assistance
- Other Retirement and Savings