The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine & UT Health Tyler | Tyler, TX

UT Health Tyler, a 424-bed Level I Trauma Center, is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) specializing in Pulmonology & Critical Care to join its highly skilled team.

Your Work:

• 14 shifts per month
• 12-hour shifts (7am–7pm), 7 on / 7 off
• Up to 12 patients per shift
• No call requirement
• Round on all ECLS and Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) patients, providing high-quality, evidence-based care across UT Health Tyler’s 58-bed ICU (CVICU, Trauma, MICU)
• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and evaluate patient response to therapy
• Serve as a mentor/resource to nursing staff, residents, fellows, and APPs regarding critical care principles, ECLS, and MCS management
• Facilitate educational sessions and contribute to protocol/guideline development
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance safety, outcomes, and care delivery processes
• Smart Technology: See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding—leading to better work-life balance and revenue.

Recruitment Package May Include:

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Sign-on bonus
• Medical debt assistance + consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Residency stipend
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Comprehensive health benefits + retirement plan
• Marketing and practice growth assistance

Your Hospital / Health System

UT Health East Texas includes:

• 9 hospitals and 90+ physician clinics
• 500+ employed providers
• 13 regional rehabilitation facilities
• 2 freestanding emergency centers
• 6 urgent care clinics
• Regional home health services covering 41 counties
• EMS fleet of 60+ ambulances and 4 helicopters
• 7-trauma center care network, including a Level I trauma center
• Service area population of over 600,000

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is the first medical school in East Texas and the seventh in the UT System. Its mission is to train healthcare professionals to serve rural and underserved communities.

• 20 residency and fellowship training programs (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Anesthesia, and more)
• Master of Biotechnology program emphasizing medical research and biotech innovation
• New 248,000 sq. ft. Medical Education Building opening Fall 2025, connected to UT Health Tyler, supporting interdisciplinary education and training

Your Community – Tyler, TX

• Ranked #1 Best City in Texas by USA Today (2024)
• Known as the Rose Capital of America
• Centrally located in Northeast Texas; fastest-growing region in the state
• Affordable housing, high-performing public/private schools, and no state income tax
• Home to The University of Texas at Tyler
• Attractions include botanical gardens, a zoo, cultural venues, and vibrant dining/shopping
• Abundant outdoor recreation: hiking, biking, parks, and lakes (Lake Palestine, Lake Tyler)