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.
Physician Assistant Anchor Bone and Joint - 5.0 Pearland, TX Job Details Full-time $125,000 - $130,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Surgery assistance BLS Certification Clinic experience ACLS Certification Outpatient experience Master's degree Surgery Orthopedic surgery DEA License Advanced practice provider Prescribing medications
Orthopedics Physician Assistant License PA-C Full Job Description Job Title:
$125,000 - $130,000 per year (commensurate with experience) About Our Practice Anchor Bone and Joint is an established, physician-owned private orthopedic surgery practice serving the Greater South Houston community (Pearland, Pasadena, and Clear Lake area). Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered musculoskeletal care in both outpatient clinic settings and surgical suites. We are seeking a skilled, dedicated, and experienced Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our growing clinical team. Key Responsibilities
Surgical First Assist:
Assist supervising orthopedic surgeon in intraoperative care, including positioning, tissue retraction, suturing, and post-op wound closure.
Outpatient Clinic:
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat subacute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, fractures, and sports injuries in an office setting.
Perioperative Care:
Conduct pre-operative history and physical examinations and manage post-operative hospital rounds.
Patient Education:
Counsel patients on surgical options, recovery expectations, rehabilitation protocols, and conservative treatment plans.
Documentation:
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and
CPT/ICD-10
coding within the EHR systems. Qualifications & Requirements
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (Master's degree).
Licensure & Certification:
Active Texas Physician Assistant (PA) license (or eligible to obtain prior to start). Active NCCPA Certification (PA-C). Texas Prescriptive Authority and active DEA license. Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Experience:
Minimum 1-2 years of direct clinical experience in orthopedic surgery and surgical first-assisting (Required). Benefits Health Insurance 401(k) / Retirement Plan with matching Discretionary Profit-Sharing Bonus (practice-based) CME Allowance Malpractice Insurance coverage License and professional association fee reimbursement
Pay:
$125,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off
