Physician Assistant - General Surgery - Northwest Campus

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - General Surgery - Northwest Campus at UnitedHealth Group a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Surgery position at UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $110k to $167k annually.

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.

Key skills and qualifications: Operative Assistance, Clinic Management, Minor Surgical Procedures, Patient Care, General Surgery. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will split duties between providing operative assistance and managing clinic responsibilities. They will also be responsible for performing minor procedures in a busy General Surgery Clinic.

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Package, Incentive and Recognition Programs, Equity Stock Purchase, 401k Contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.