Physician Assistant- Surgical

CHRISTUS Health

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimePrimary Care

✓ No Call

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Job Description

About the Role

Join CHRISTUS Health as a Physician Assistant- Surgical in United States. The Opportunity: Live and work in "THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT". CHRISTUS St.

Key Responsibilities

First assist support in OR & ability to perform simple procedures & inpatient rounding when taking call and per surgeon request.

2 clinic days

pending clinic needs

Call obligation is one weekend per month (Friday through Sunday): first call to round and be available to ED patients. Clinic MD and/or TACS MD's will be available for support.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with national certification and state licensure

Prior experience in surgical or procedural care preferred.

Ability to work in both clinic and OR settings, with flexibility to cover surgical cases and clinic needs

Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills

Benefits & Compensation

on bonus, relocation assistance for qualified moves, paid time off (PTO) package, annual CME allowance, a retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employer

paid medical malpractice coverage. Key Responsibilities:

First assist support in OR & ability to perform simple procedures & inpatient rounding when taking call and per surgeon request.

2 clinic days

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join CHRISTUS Health as a Physician Assistant- Surgical.

Key Skills

Surgical ExperienceClinical JudgmentCommunication SkillsTeamwork SkillsPatient-Centered CareFlexibilityCoordination of CareFirst Assist SupportPost Operative CareInpatient RoundingSimple ProceduresCall ObligationCollaborative CareMinimally Invasive TechniquesCultural CompetenceCompassionate Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician Assistant- Surgical position at CHRISTUS Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Primary Care position at CHRISTUS Health 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 United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Surgical Experience, Clinical Judgment, Communication Skills, Teamwork Skills, Patient-Centered Care, Flexibility, Coordination of Care, First Assist Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide first-assist support in the operating room and see patients in the clinic for post-operative care. They will also coordinate care across specialties and manage a patient load of 20-22 patients per day.

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Sign-On Bonus, Relocation Assistance, Paid Time Off, Annual CME Allowance, Retirement Savings Plan, Employer-Paid Medical Malpractice Coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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