Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

Family Medicine Physician Assistant needed in Quitman, Texas
UT Health East Texas Quitman RHC is seeking a Family Medicine APP to join the fast-growing family of UT Health East Texas hospitals and clinics.
About the Position:

• Average patient load of 18-25 per day
• M-F 8a to 5p
• Outpatient only, no weekend requirement
• X-Ray, MRI, CT, Ultrasound Onsite
• EMR: EPIC
• Support Staff Mix of CCMA/LVN and Lab Onsite
• Provide day-to-day primary care for patients, managing everything from routine checkups and prevention to chronic conditions and acute concerns.
• Evaluate patients through exams and diagnostics, then create and manage treatment plans.

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base salary
• CME/CEU Allowance
• Medical debt consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance

About UT Health Quitman:
UT Health Quitman is a 25 private room critical access facility care facility recognized for excellence, earning distinction as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Healthcare and receiving multiple American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines awards for high-quality cardiovascular care.
Level IV Trauma, Level IV Acute Stroke Ready Facility, Sleep Lab
Licensed Beds: 25 Beds
ER: 10 Beds
OR: 2 Rooms
Med/Surg: 25 Beds - All 25 beds can be made into a swing bed
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 currently underway 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. Visit uttyler.edu/medicine to learn more.
About The Community:
Quitman, Texas, is a welcoming East Texas community located 45 minutes north of Tyler and within driving distance of Dallas and Shreveport. Known for its friendly residents, affordable cost of living, and excellent schools, Quitman offers physicians the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a close-knit, family-oriented town. The area is surrounded by scenic lakes including Lake Fork, one of the premier bass fishing destinations in the country offering endless opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Physicians practicing here enjoy a strong sense of community, meaningful patient relationships, and the full support of the UT Health East Texas network, ensuring access to comprehensive resources and specialty care.