Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation NP / PA
Compensation
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Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Facility Name: Ascension Seton Health Center - Lamar
- Schedule: Full-Time; Monday - Friday
Incentives
- $3500 CME allowance + 5 dedicated CME days
- Malpractice coverage with tail
- How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Join an established team of physicians and APPs
- Practice setting: outpatient
Employed Position Within a Nonprofit Health System
Deliver comprehensive spine and musculoskeletal evaluations to establish accurate diagnoses and build personalized, conservative treatment plans that restore patient mobility and independence.
Collaborate closely with orthopedic spine surgeons, physical therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure seamless continuity of care and appropriate surgical or rehabilitative triage.
Educate patients and their support networks on spine health, lifestyle ergonomics, and non-opioid pain management strategies to empower sustained recovery and prevent re-injury.
Document clinical encounters and care progression in real time to maintain transparent, high-integrity medical records that protect patient safety and optimize team communication.
About the Facility
- Serving a population of Austin, Texas
- Integrated referral network
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
- Why Providers Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
- What minimum requirements you’ll need
- Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s)
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Certified Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Licensed Physician Assistant credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Physician Assistant credentialed from the Texas Physician Assistant Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Preferred Credential(s)
Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education
Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.
- Work Experience
- 1 year of experience preferred.
- Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud Prevention Notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.
To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Key Responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive spine and musculoskeletal evaluations to establish accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans. Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless continuity of care and patient education.
Requirements
Requires a Physician Assistant degree from an accredited program and current Texas licensure. Candidates must hold BLS certification and have at least one year of relevant experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation NP / PA at Ascension a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,508 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 74% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner roles | ranked against 13,508 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings in Texas | 5 active | 51 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 74% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Nurse Practitioner listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment910 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 45 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 26 postings, 56 closed |
| New Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings | 80 in the last 30 days | 57 the 30 days before (+40%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation pay trend | −7.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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