UT Health East Texas Pre-Post Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

PSLF eligibility

CME allowance

Commencement bonus

Relocation allowance

Paid malpractice coverage

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Marketing & growth support

Job summary

UT Health East Texas in Tyler, Texas is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our cardiovascular team as an Advanced Practice Provider for pre/post-care. The role supports patient clearance for procedures, post‑op recovery, and discharge planning on a Monday–Friday schedule.

This full-time position emphasizes clinic efficiency, care coordination, and collaboration with cardiology physicians to optimize patient outcomes and the patient experience within our thriving program.

Qualifications

• Current NP or PA license and board certification.
• Cardiology experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre/post-cardiovascular care using our platform.
• Ensure patients are cleared for procedures and managed through discharge planning.
• Support efficient unit operations and patient flow on the cardiology team.

Skills

NP/PA credential

Cardiology experience

Job description

Cardiovascular Consultants is hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our team at UT Health East Texas in Tyler, Texas.

Seeking career-minded Advanced Practice Provider to join our thriving cardiology team.

Position: Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Pre/Post-Cardiovascular Care

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 0700 – 1530 / 1630 (Flexible End Time)

About the Position:

• We are looking for an NP or PA to join our pre/post-cardio team Monday through Friday (7 AM to 3:30/4:30 PM). This role centers around a dedicated app that helps doctors manage the entire lifecycle of cardiac cath patients. Your main focus will be using the platform to ensure patients are cleared and ready for their procedures, managing their post‑op recovery, and executing smooth discharge planning to keep the unit running efficiently.

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 assistance

About 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: 432 Beds
• OR: 12 Rooms, 2 Da Vinci Xi, 2 Cysto Rooms
• CV OR: 2 Rooms
• 3 Cath Labs, 3 EP Labs, including hybrid OR
• ICU: 78 Beds
• Labor and Delivery: 14 Beds, 20 Step Down Beds
• NICU: 9 NICU Beds, 7 Step 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 complete 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.

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.

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.