Physician Assistant - Burn Unit
Job Description
About the Role
Join UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) as a Physician Assistant - Burn Unit in United States. UTHealth Houston Department of Surgery is hiring a Physician Assistant to join their team in the Texas Medical Center. Previous experience with Acute Care Burn patients is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Certification/Skills: Current Texas Licensure as a Physician Assistant; Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified or specialty certification as required by department.
- Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment required by work.
Requirements
- veterans. jobs. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Benefits & Compensation
- 37 days PTO.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) as a Physician Assistant - Burn Unit.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Burn Unit at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Burn Care physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Burn Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Burn Care position at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Houston, Texas.
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician assistant earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Advanced Medical Care, Acute Care, Burn Patient Care, Inpatient Care, Outpatient Care, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Physical Examinations. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Burn Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide advanced medical care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions under physician direction, conducting complex procedures and independent/supervised rounding on the unit. Key duties include performing evaluations, coordinating the ...
Benefits package: 100% paid medical premiums, Generous time off (37-38 days/year), Longevity pay after 2 years, Retirement/pension plan, Free financial counseling, Free mental health counseling, Gym membership discounts, Employee discounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Burn Care physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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