Physician Assistant - Acute Care- CHI ICU

2 months ago
Houston, TexasFull TimeCardiology

Job Description

About the Role

Join UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) as a Physician Assistant - Acute Care- CHI ICU in United States. We are seeking a highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider to join the Children’s Heart Institute ICU at UTHealth Houston. Our APPs help provide front-line patient care as part of our multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Certified (PA

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.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) as a Physician Assistant - Acute Care- CHI ICU.

Key Skills

Advanced Medical CareAcute CareCritical CareChronic ConditionsCongenital Heart DiseasePre/Post-Surgical CarePatient Care CoordinationDiagnostic TestingECG InterpretationRadiographic InterpretationEmergency ResponseCardiopulmonary ResuscitationECPRPhysical ExaminationsPhysician Assistant LicensurePA-C Certification
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Acute Care- CHI ICU at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Cardiology physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Cardiology — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Cardiology 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.

Nationally, Cardiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $440k, with the typical range spanning $340k to $600k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

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.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Advanced Medical Care, Acute Care, Critical Care, Chronic Conditions, Congenital Heart Disease, Pre/Post-Surgical Care, Patient Care Coordination, Diagnostic Testing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing advanced medical care to patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions, particularly congenital heart disease and post-surgical cases, within an inpatient setting. Responsibilities include formulating and coordinating the plan of care, ordering and ...

Benefits package: 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees, Generous time off (37-38 days per year), Longevity Pay after two years of service, Retirement/pension plan, Free financial and legal counseling, Free mental health counseling services, Gym membership discounts, Resources for child and elder care. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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Benefits & Perks

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
Generous time off (37-38 days per year)
Longevity Pay after two years of service
Retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts
Resources for child and elder care
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago

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