UT Health Athens Cardiology Physician Assistant (or Nurse Practitioner)
UT Health East Texas·Tyler, Texas
UT Health East Texas·Tyler, Texas
The role involves a split schedule between UT Health Athens and the Cardiology Clinic, managing both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities. Key duties include performing consults, evaluating emergency department patients, overseeing stress tests, and treating patients with cardiac conditions.
UT Health East Physicians, CVC Clinic is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant (or Nurse Practitioner) to join our cardiology team at UT Health Athens and our Cardiovascular Clinic.
2-5 years of cardiology experience required Combination of inpatient and outpatient clinic responsibilities Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Patient load: 15–20 patients per day Split schedule between UT Health Athens in the mornings and the Cardiology Clinic in the afternoons Inpatient responsibilities include performing consults, evaluating ED patients, and overseeing stress tests Outpatient responsibilities include evaluating new and established patients with cardiac conditions and performing comprehensive history and physical examinations Additional shifts are available and compensated Collaborate with two cardiologists UT Health East Texas Recruitment Package may include: Base Salary Potential Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program CME allowance Commencement bonus Medical debt consultative services by Navigate Student Loans Relocation allowance Paid malpractice coverage Health benefits + Retirement plan Marketing + practice growth assistance About UT Health Athens: UT Health Athens is a short-term acute care facility recognized for excellence, earning an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, placement on Newsweek’s America’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2025 list, and recognition from the Texas Hospital Association for its long-standing service and commitment to high-quality healthcare. Level IV Trauma Center, Level IV Acute Stroke Ready Facility, Level I Nursery Licensed Beds: 127 Beds ER: 20 beds + 2 Trauma Beds ICU: 10 Beds OR: 5 Rooms, Da Vinci Xi, 2 GI Suites Med/Surg: 100 Beds Labor and Delivery: 8 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: Athens, Texas, is a growing community in East Texas known for its friendly residents, affordable cost of living, and convenient access to both Tyler (45 minutes) and Dallas (1 hour). The area offers strong school systems, safe neighborhoods, and ample outdoor recreation including nearby lakes, parks, and trails. Physicians practicing in Athens can expect a supportive, collaborative medical environment with an opportunity to build longstanding patient relationships and make a meaningful difference in the health of the community.
Candidates must have 2-5 years of cardiology experience. The position requires the ability to perform comprehensive history and physical examinations for new and established cardiac patients.
Market context
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