Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant needed in Pittsburg, Tx
UT Health East Texas·Tyler, Texas
UT Health East Texas·Tyler, Texas
Provide day-to-day primary care for patients, managing routine checkups, prevention, chronic conditions, and acute concerns. Evaluate patients through exams and diagnostics to create and manage comprehensive treatment plans.
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant needed in Pittsburg, Tx
UT Health East Texas Pittsburg RHC is seeking a Family Medicine APP to join the fast-growing family of UT Health East Texas hospitals and clinics.
Average patient load of 18-22 per day M-F 8a to 5p Outpatient only Call Schedule: 1:8 - 1 week per 2 months X-Ray, MRI, CT, Ultrasound Onsite EMR: EPIC Support Staff Mix of CCMA/LVN Provide day-to-day primary care for patients, managing everything from routine checkups and prevention to chronic conditions and acute concerns. Evaluate patients through exams and diagnostics, then create and manage treatment plans. Recruitment Package may include: Base salary CME/CEU Allowance Medical debt consultative services by Navigate Student Loans Relocation allowance Paid malpractice coverage Health benefits + Retirement plan Marketing + practice growth assistance About UT Health Pittsburg: It is a 25 private room critical access facility recognized for excellence, earning The Leapfrog Group’s 2024 Top Hospital Award for outstanding quality and safety, previous Top Hospital recognition in 2022, and a national 5-Star rating for Patient Experience and Care Transitions. Level IV Trauma, Level IV Acute Stroke Ready Facility Licensed Beds: 25 private rooms ER: 10 Beds OR: 2 OR Rooms, 2 GI Suites Med/Surg: 25 Beds - All 25 can be made into a swing bed 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: Pittsburg is a key community within driving distance of Dallas and Shreveport, offering physicians the opportunity to practice high-quality, community-based medicine while remaining closely connected to our broader East Texas network and academic mission. With the continued growth of the UT Tyler School of Medicine and residency programs in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Psychiatry, physicians in Pittsburg can take part in training future physicians without sacrificing work-life balance or community connection.
Must be a qualified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant specializing in Family Medicine. Ability to handle an average patient load of 18-22 per day and participate in a 1:8 call schedule.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Texas often draw steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices, especially where employers need clinicians who can manage complex patient care and work independently. These positions are competitive because they typically require a Master’s in Nursing, active Texas RN and APRN-NP licensure, BLS, and a specialty certification; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and save time on the original posting. Before applying, confirm your Texas BON credentials and specialty certification match the role’s exact scope.
