Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

UT Health East Texas is seeking an Advanced Practice Practitioner to join our dedicated Cardiothoracic Surgery team in the beautiful city of Tyler, Texas. UT Health Tyler is the only quaternary care cardiac surgical program in East Texas.

We are seeking experienced APPs with strong skills in OR first assist and ICU rounding. Vein harvesting experience is a plus.

Position Overview:

• Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Inpatient Only
• Practice Setting: In-hospital coverage including OR, ICU, and floor
• Patient Load: Daily expectation of 15–20 patients
• Schedule: Four (4) 10-hour shifts
• Weekend Requirement: One (1) weekend per month
• Call Duty: 1:3 rotational in-house call
• EMR: Epic

Team Structure:

• Three (3) Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Six (6) Advanced Practice Practitioners
• Dedicated clinical and administrative support staff
• Collaborative, expanding team environment

Benefits of Joining UT Health East Texas:

• Compensation: Competitive base salary
• Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Professional Development: CME days and annual CME allowance
• Medical Debt Support: Consultative services through Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation allowance provided
• Malpractice Coverage: Paid malpractice insurance
• Health & Retirement: Comprehensive health benefits and retirement plan, including optional pet health coverage

UT Health East Texas:

UT Health East Texas is a comprehensive healthcare system that includes:

• Nine (9) hospitals
• More than 90 physician clinics
• Over 500 employed providers
• Thirteen (13) regional rehabilitation facilities
• Two (2) freestanding emergency centers
• Six (6) urgent care clinics
• Regional home health services covering 41 counties
• EMS fleet of more than 60 ambulances and four helicopters
• A seven-trauma center care network, including a Level I Trauma Center

The system serves a population of over 1.1 million across East Texas.

UT Health Tyler:

Tyler, Texas is one of the fastest-growing medical and educational hubs in East Texas, offering expanding clinical services, new academic programs, and a strong community commitment to healthcare excellence.

As the flagship hospital of UT Health East Texas and home to the UT Tyler School of Medicine, UT Health Tyler provides opportunities for academic involvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and long-term professional growth.

Physicians and APPs enjoy a high quality of life, a low cost of living, and easy access to outdoor recreation, dining, and family-friendly amenities.

Awards and Recognition:

• American Heart Association 2025 “Get With The Guidelines” awards for heart failure and stroke care
• Healthgrades® America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award
• Systemwide recognition for exceptional employee engagement and loyalty

Facility Highlights:

• Level I Trauma Center
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Licensed Beds: 432
• Operating Rooms:
  • 12 ORs
  • Two (2) Da Vinci Xi robotic systems
  • Two (2) cystoscopy rooms
  • Two (2) dedicated CV ORs
• Cath/EP Services:
  • Three (3) Cath Labs
  • Three (3) EP Labs, including a hybrid OR
• ICU: 78 beds
• Labor and Delivery:
  • 14 L&D beds
  • 20 step-down beds
• NICU:
  • Nine (9) NICU beds
  • Seven (7) step-down beds