Orthopedic Physician Assistant; or Nurse Practitioner

Overview

UT Health East Texas is seeking an Orthopedic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their high-volume, growing practice at the Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute Tyler, TX. Tyler, TX, offers a central location between Dallas and Shreveport, LA, and has been recognized by USA Today as the #1 place to live in Texas, boasting excellent quality of life and affordability – not to mention no state income tax
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• Collaborate with 8 physicians, 3 NPs, and 4 PAs
• Dedicated support staff
• Mon – Thu 8-5;
  Fri 8-12
• Trauma and Clinic call only, no inpatient responsibilities
• Rounding on patients in the hospital
• First Assist in surgery
• X-ray in clinic
• Epic EMR

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive
• 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

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.

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, Health grades’ “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