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Denison, Texas

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Physician AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Responsibilities

This opportunity is full-time, offers full benefits and a flexible schedule. There is opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested!

Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once available only in major metropolitan areas. We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery. Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.

Benefits available for our Registered Nurse (RN) include

  • Tuition Assistance
  • Career Development opportunities
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug plan
  • 401K with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • SoFI Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U. S. states, Washington, D. C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Responsible for managing health problems and coordinating age appropriate health care to the patient. Part of the innovative care team that will meet the individual needs

of the patients and their family. Functions independently and under a collaborative agreement with the supervising physician and receives administrative supervision from

a clinical departmental director. Practices in accordance with hospital rules and regulations and the applicable professional standards of care providing evidence-based,

age appropriate care. Included in their scope of practice is performing histories, examinations, ordering appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures along

with prescribing pharmalogical and non-pharmalogical interventions. Manages chronic patient conditions and is instrumental in providing patient/family education. Active

as a respected member of the healthcare team designed to meet the individual needs of the patient and their family. Takes key responsibility as a patient advocate and

ensuring referral of the patient when necessary. Provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable Texas laws and regulations governing Physician Assistants and

Texoma Medical Center's clinical polices, procedures, and standards of care.

Physician Assistant (PA) Job Requirements

  • Current RN licensure in the State of Texas, or compact required, BSN preferred.
  • Master's degree from accredited Physicians Assistant program.

Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a licensed Physician Assistant in a clinical and/or hospital setting preferred. Three (3)

years of experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred.

Current Texas Physician Assistant license in good standing; current PA-C certification through the NCCPA, required for initial

  • Texas licensure and preferred for continued practice.
  • Current DEA registration if prescribing controlled substances is required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and ACLS certification required. Healthcare Provider courses will be provided during new hire orientation or

upon transfer and must be completed prior to working in a clinical setting.

Two years experience in acute care specialty nursing.

Comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning; ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests; performing

specialty-appropriate procedures.

  • Prescribing and managing medication.
  • Providing patient, family, and team communication.

Maintaining accurate and timely documentation; managing time and priorities in a fast-paced clinical setting; demonstrating critical

thinking and clinical judgment; educating patients; responding appropriately in emergencies; and applying knowledge of medical

standards, disease prevention, pharmacology, infection control, patient safety, healthcare regulations, EHR systems, and HIPAA

requirements.

Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams; build rapport with diverse patient populations; manage multiple

priorities with attention to detail; maintain confidentiality and professional judgment; adapt to changing clinical situations; work

independently within scope while coordinating with supervising physicians; and perform the physical demands of patient care,

including standing, walking, bending, and lifting.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e. g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

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Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Diagnostic TestingMedication ManagementPatient EducationEmergency ResponseHIPAA ComplianceMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 52% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Denison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,446/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.8
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Sherman-Denison, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UHS

Hospitals and Health Care
Aiken, South Carolina
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug plan
401K with company match
Tuition Assistance
Career Development Opportunities
Flexible Scheduling
HealthStream online learning catalogue