Job Description
UT Health East Texas is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated
Cardiothoracic Surgery team in the beautiful city of Tyler, TX. We welcome both experienced and
graduating acute care nurse practitioners who are passionate about ICU practice and hospital
rounding on cardiovascular and thoracic patients.
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About this CVICUÂ ACNPÂ Job Opening:
Group
Type: Single-Specialty
Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Inpatient Only
Team: Collaborate with 2
Surgeons, 2 Nurse Practitioners, and a supportive staff
Practice Setting: Mainly ICU with hospital
rounding on Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgery patients
Patient Load: Daily expectation of 15-20
patients
Schedule: Rotational shifts with some weekend requirements
Call Duty: 1:3 clinic call,
telephone only
EMR system: Epic
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Benefits of Joining UT Health East Texas:
Compensation:
Competitive Base Salary with wRVU production incentives
Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Professional Development: CME allowance
Financial Support:
Sign-on bonus and medical debt assistance, including consultative services by Navigate Student
Loans
Relocation Support: Relocation allowance provided
Malpractice: Paid coverage
Health and
Retirement: Comprehensive health benefits and retirement plan- including optional pet health
coverage!
Growth Opportunities: Marketing and practice growth assistance
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About Us:
Serving a
600K population, UT Health East Texas includes UT Health Tyler—the region's only Level 1 Trauma
Center—alongside UT Health North Campus, UT Health Athens, UT Health Carthage, UT Health Henderson,
UT Health Jacksonville, UT Health Pittsburg, UT Health Quitman, UT Health Air1/EMS, UT Health East
Texas Rehabilitation Hospital, UT Health Long Term Acute Care, UT Health Hope Cancer Center, and UT
Health East Texas Physicians. We offer 974 licensed beds, multiple residency programs, and a new
medical school opened in 2023, showcasing our commitment to advancing healthcare
together.
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Discover Your Future in the Heart of East Texas: Thrive in Tyler.
Tyler, Texas, is a
vibrant and picturesque community known for its rich cultural heritage and exceptional quality of
life. Located in the heart of East Texas, Tyler offers a unique blend of small-town charm and modern
amenities. The city features a thriving arts scene, top-rated educational institutions, and a
welcoming, family-friendly environment. Tyler is home to numerous parks and gardens, including the
renowned Tyler Rose Garden, providing a serene and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. Healthcare
professionals in Tyler will find an engaged and supportive community with ample opportunities for
professional growth and a balanced lifestyle. Tyler’s warm, hospitable residents and its dedication
to excellence in healthcare make it an ideal place to advance your career and enjoy a fulfilling,
enriched life.
Additional Information:
- Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Location: Tyler, Texas
- Contact: Linda Montano, CPRP (Sourcing Specialist)
About the Company:
The UT Health East Texas
Our purpose is to care for our patients, their families and each other. We
do so while educating and developing the caregivers of the future.
10 hospitals
>50 physician
clinics
>300 employed providers
13 regional rehabilitation facilities
two freestanding emergency
centers
regional home health services covering 41 counties
an EMS fleet of more than 45 ambulances
and four helicopters
a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including a Level 1 trauma
center.Â
Our primary service area has a population over 600,000.Â
As a partner with the University
of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide east Texas patients with
access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next
generation of physicians and other health professionals. Graduate Medical Education is an integral
component at UT Health East Texas and includes accredited residency programs in Family Medicine,
Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, and Psychiatry. An Internal Medicine and General Surgery
residency took their first classes summer 2020, with two new programs starting in 2021.
The
University of Texas has also approved a medical school in Tyler, and we expect to take our first
class in 2023. We encourage you to learn more by visiting our websites at www.uthealtheasttexas.com
and www.uthct.edu.Â
UT Health East Texas offers the opportunity to build a career with a thriving
health system. Continued investment in facilities and services, as well as strong physician
leadership, make UT Health East Texas an ideal fit for physicians at all stages of their careers.
East Texas offers a family friendly lifestyle as well as easy access to major metro areas.