Physician Assistant / APC - Kelsey Seybold Clinic - Summer Creek
Listed compensation
$113k-$174k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care.
As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
General Role Description
At Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, our Obstetrics and Gynecology Department consists of specialists whose focus is women’s health. They are responsible for general gynecological medical care for women, but also provide care related to pregnancy and the reproductive system.
As an APC in OB/GYN your responsibilities would be concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of general health problems, but you would focus on ailments specific to the female anatomy, such as breast and cervical cancer, urinary tract and pelvic disorders, and hormonal disorders.
As an APC in the obstetrics and gynecological department your focus would include treating and counseling women throughout their pregnancy, from giving prenatal diagnoses and postpartum care. The role of the gynecological APC provider at Kelsey Seybold spans the adult lifetime of woman’s care and needs.
Kelsey-Seybold OB/GYN APCs are women’s health specialists. An obstetrical and gynecological provider at Kelsey Seybold could expect to have the opportunity to grow intellectually and professionally over her or his entire career. Our patients are diverse and open to our unique manner of integrated and respectful care, meeting their needs with an emphasis on patient satisfaction and evidence-based care.
You Can Count on Kelsey-Seybold OB/GYN APCs For
- Complete obstetrical prenatal care
- Family planning
- Well-woman exams
- Vaccinations and screenings, including gynecological cancer and breast cancer screening.
- Treatment of menstrual disorders, gynecological problems, and menopause
- In-office procedures to your skill level that are common to the practice as they relate to gynecological conditions and needs and contraception.
- The role of the APC would include working closely and in collaboration with your supervising OB/GYN physician in a shared practice model.
What Makes an Optum Career Different?
As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license
We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate from an Accredited School of Physician Assistant Studies/Accredited Masters of Science in Nursing Program.
- Licensed in the State of Texas.
- Board Certified and/or Board Eligible.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $113,000 - $173,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care, including prenatal support, well-woman exams, and the diagnosis and treatment of reproductive health conditions. They will work in a shared practice model, collaborating closely with a supervising OB/GYN physician to deliver evidence-based patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and hold a valid license in the State of Texas. Applicants are required to be board certified or board eligible to practice.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
OB/GYN — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active OB/GYN listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 62% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $113k–$174k | OB/GYN median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)40 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$148k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| OB/GYN listings in Texas | 6 active | 63 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 12% remote · 62% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Physician Assistant listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment306 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| OB/GYN hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 33 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 24 postings, 36 closed |
| New OB/GYN listings | 306 in the last 30 days | 260 the 30 days before (+18%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,648 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$143k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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