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Physician Assistant - Pediatric Surgery Fellowship

Physician AssistantFull-Time
Posted 6mo ago

About the Role

12-month pediatric surgery PA fellowship at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. Suitable for new grads and experienced PAs. On-site training.

Join Texas Children's Hospital as a Pediatric Surgery PA Fellowship – Texas Children's in Houston, Texas. The Surgery PA Fellowship Programs at Texas Children’s Hospital are the first of its kind in the country to provide a specialized training opportunity specifically for PAs. The PA fellowship programs at Texas Children’s Hospital was established in 2013.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.

Apply to join Texas Children's Hospital as a Pediatric Surgery PA Fellowship – Texas Children's.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities involve utilizing advanced practice knowledge and skills under supervision to systematically collect and evaluate health assessment data for pediatric surgical patients. This includes providing educational resources, applying new knowledge to clinical practice, and developing skills in performing invasive procedures and assisting in surgical procedures.

Requirements

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies, along with a completed career application and personal statement. Preferred qualifications include current PA board certification or scheduled PANCE, and a current or temporary Texas PA License.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Advanced Practice KnowledgeHealth Assessment Data CollectionCommunication SkillsPatient EducationClinical Practice ApplicationSurgical Procedures AssistanceInvasive Procedure SkillsOperating Room First-AssistCritical ReviewPediatric Surgery

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

In Texas, Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$143k across 19 listings, vs ~$154k nationally (581 listings).

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Texas's cost-of-living index is 93.0 (US average = 100) — Texas ranks #2 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 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.

Position Insights

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