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Pediatric Surgery Physician Assistant
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A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$119,339 / year median in Texas
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Description Specialization:
Surgery Acute Care Job Summary:
The Woman's Hospital of Texas is seeking to recruit a Physician Assistant to provide support to a busy, employed Pediatric Surgery group. The position is open to established PAs or new grads interested in the pediatric surgery service line.Qualified Candidates:
Certification as a Physician Assistant Ability to obtain or maintain an active Texas medical license New grad PA's will be considered - but must have strong pediatric surgery experience or passion for pediatric surgery. Must be people-oriented and willing to learn Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Call approximately 6 weeknights a month, & every 5th weekend Will cover The Woman's Hospital of Texas, HCA Houston Clear Lake & satellite locations Responsibilities include: rounding on patients, seeing consults & newborn circumcisions in the hospital, first assisting in the operating room, and seeing new/established/post-operative patients on clinic daysIncentives/Benefits Package:
In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues.This includes:
Paid malpractice Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision Wellbeing resources, including free counseling Life insurance 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions Time off, including disability coverage Supplemental health protection plans Flexible spending accounts Financial wellbeing resources Family-focused and voluntary benefitsAbout Woman's Hospital of Texas:
The Woman's Hospital of Texas is the only hospital in Houston devoted exclusively to women's healthcare. Located near the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, the hospital is licensed for 403 beds and with over 11,000 deliveries last year alone, it's easy to see why this hospital is known for babies. For more than 40 years, the hospital has been caring for women at every stage of life, performing 8,000+ surgical procedures unrelated to births annually Level IV Maternal Designation, the highest level of care LevelIV NICU 146 NICU
beds March of Dimes NICU Family Support Program x4 daVinci robots Dedicated OB emergency room Maternal and NICU transport teams, air and ground 24/7 OB Hospitalists, Laborists & On-site Anesthesiologists Postpartum Intermediate Care Unit Maternal Fetal Care Center (a brand new 5,000 sq foot center to open in 2022) Perinatal Navigation Program Pediatric center with ICU and in-house hospitalists Proclaimed as the nation's fourth-largest city, Houston is a vibrant metropolis and home to the world-famous Texas Medical Center. When it comes to entertainment and recreation, Houston has much to offer, to include professional sports teams, a theater district and a museum district, hundreds of clubs and live music venues. The largest mall in Texas, The Galleria, is a shopper's paradise. Houston's sunny climate makes it easy to enjoy the city's municipal parks, jogging paths, and bike trails. Less than an hour away are piney woods, area lakes, Galveston Bay, and sunny Gulf Coast beaches that offer an abundance of activities. Boasting more than 100 different nationalities, Houston is one of the country's most diverse cities. Facility & Address The Woman's Hospital of Texas 7600 Fannin Houston, TX 77054 Links Landing Page Contact Information Grace Chambers 7962-969Phone:
281-222-8718Email:
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- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance