Cardiothoracic Surgery Job In Tyler, Texas
Cardiovascular ICU ACNP/PA at UT Health East Texas (Tyler, TX)
UT Health East Texas is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dedicated Cardiothoracic Surgery team in the beautiful city of Tyler, TX. We welcome both experienced and graduating acute care nurse practitioners and physician assistants who are passionate about ICU practice and hospital rounding on cardiovascular and thoracic patients.
About this CVICU ACNP/PA Job Opening:
- Group Type: Single-Specialty
- Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Inpatient Only
- Team: Collaborate with 2 Surgeons, 2 Nurse Practitioners, and a supportive staff
- Practice Setting: Mainly ICU with hospital rounding on Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgery patients
- Patient Load: Daily expectation of 15-20 patients
- Schedule: Rotational shifts with some weekend requirements
- Call Duty: 1:3 clinic call, telephone only
- EMR system: Epic
Benefits of Joining UT Health East Texas:
- Compensation: Competitive Base Salary with wRVU production incentives
- Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Professional Development: CME allowance
- Financial Support: Sign-on bonus and medical debt assistance, including consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
- Relocation Support: Relocation allowance provided
- Malpractice: Paid coverage
- Health and Retirement: Comprehensive health benefits and retirement plan- including optional pet health coverage!
- Growth Opportunities: Marketing and practice growth assistance
About Us:
Serving a 600K population, UT Health East Texas includes UT Health Tyler—the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center—alongside UT Health North Campus, UT Health Athens, UT Health Carthage, UT Health Henderson, UT Health Jacksonville, UT Health Pittsburg, UT Health Quitman, UT Health Air1/EMS, UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Hospital, UT Health Long Term Acute Care, UT Health Hope Cancer Center, and UT Health East Texas Physicians. We offer 974 licensed beds, multiple residency programs, and a new medical school opened in 2023, showcasing our commitment to advancing healthcare together.
Discover Your Future in the Heart of East Texas: Thrive in Tyler.
Tyler, Texas, is a vibrant and picturesque community known for its rich cultural heritage and exceptional quality of life. Located in the heart of East Texas, Tyler offers a unique blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. The city features a thriving arts scene, top-rated educational institutions, and a welcoming, family-friendly environment. Tyler is home to numerous parks and gardens, including the renowned Tyler Rose Garden, providing a serene and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. Healthcare professionals in Tyler will find an engaged and supportive community with ample opportunities for professional growth and a balanced lifestyle. Tyler’s warm, hospitable residents and its dedication to excellence in healthcare make it an ideal place to advance your career and enjoy a fulfilling, enriched life.
Tyler, ranked #1 of USA Today's "Five Best Cities in Texas" in 2024- is known as the "Rose Capital of America." Centrally located in Northeast TX about halfway between Dallas and Shreveport, Tyler is among the fastest growing regions in Texas and is the largest retail, healthcare, and business center in Upper East Texas. Residents enjoy affordable housing, high performing public and private schools, and no state income tax! Home to The University of Texas at Tyler, the community has many family-fun attractions from botanical gardens to a zoo. The region is also recognized for outdoor recreational offerings, including hiking and biking trails, parks, and an abundance of recreational lakes, including Lake Palestine and Lake Tyler.
The UT Health East Texas
Our purpose is to care for our patients, their families and each other. We do so while educating and developing the caregivers of the future.
- 10 hospitals
- >50 physician clinics
- >300 employed providers
- 13 regional rehabilitation facilities
- two freestanding emergency centers
- regional home health services covering 41 counties
- an EMS fleet of more than 45 ambulances and four helicopters
- a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including a Level 1 trauma center.
- Our primary service area has a population over 600,000.
As a partner with the University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide east Texas patients with access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of physicians and other health professionals. Graduate Medical Education is an integral component at UT Health East Texas and includes accredited residency programs in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, and Psychiatry. An Internal Medicine and General Surgery residency took their first classes summer 2020, with two new programs starting in 2021.
The University of Texas has also approved a medical school in Tyler, and we expect to take our first class in 2023. We encourage you to learn more by visiting our websites at www.uthealtheasttexas.com and www.uthct.edu.
UT Health East Texas offers the opportunity to build a career with a thriving health system. Continued investment in facilities and services, as well as strong physician leadership, make UT Health East Texas an ideal fit for physicians at all stages of their careers. East Texas offers a family friendly lifestyle as well as easy access to major metro areas.