Infectious Disease Physician Assistant Employment | UT Health East Texas in Tyler

Hackensack Meridian Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health East Texas is seeking a skilled Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at UT Health Tyler, a 502-bed Level I Trauma Center. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to patient care development through innovative strategies and have or be willing to gain relevant certifications.

Benefits

Base salary + wRVU production incentive

CME/CEU Allowance

Sign-on bonus

Medical debt assistance

Relocation allowance

Paid malpractice coverage

Health benefits + Retirement plan

Marketing and practice growth support

Qualifications

• Commitment to improving patient outcomes.
• Experience or strong interest in Infectious Disease.
• New graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive care for patients with infections.
• Developing evidence-based treatment plans.
• Educating patients and families on disease prevention and treatments.

Skills

Evidence-based practices

Patient education

Infectious Disease knowledge

Education

AANP or ANCC Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

UT Health East Texas is seeking a skilled Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its established practice in Tyler, TX.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest or experience in Infectious Disease and demonstrate a commitment to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices, education, and innovative care strategies.

New graduates will be considered.

Preferred credentials: AANP or ANCC

Required: BLS Certification

About Your Work:

• Join a team of 4 physicians and 4 NPs
• Work in outpatient and inpatient settings at UT Health Tyler, a 502-bed Level I Trauma Center with an "A" Safety Rating from Leapfrog Group (Fall 2024)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
• Shared Call Model
• Epic EMR
• Responsibilities include: Providing comprehensive care for patients with bacterial, fungal, and viral infections; developing evidence-based treatment plans with infectious disease physicians; educating patients and families on disease prevention and treatments.

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME/CEU Allowance
• Sign-on bonus
• Medical debt assistance + Navigate Student Loans consultative services
• Relocation allowance
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing and practice growth support

About UT Health East Texas and UT Tyler School of Medicine:

The UT Health East Texas system includes nine hospitals, over 90 clinics, 500+ providers, regional rehab facilities, emergency centers, urgent care clinics, home health services covering 41 counties, EMS fleet, and a Level 1 trauma center. The primary service area has over 600,000 residents.

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, the first in East Texas, trains healthcare professionals with a focus on rural and underserved communities. It offers 20 residency and fellowship programs and interdisciplinary research opportunities, including a Master of Biotechnology program. Construction is underway on a new Medical Education Building scheduled for completion in fall 2025.

Learn more at uttyler.edu/medicine.

About Your Community:

Tyler, ranked #1 in USA Today's "Five Best Cities in Texas" (2024), known as the "Rose Capital of America," is located in Northeast Texas. It offers affordable housing, quality schools, no state income tax, and attractions like botanical gardens, zoos, parks, and lakes such as Lake Palestine and Lake Tyler.