Physician Assistant Surgical (Pediatric Neurosurgery)

UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimeSurgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) as a Physician Assistant Surgical (Pediatric Neurosurgery) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Certified (PA

Requirements

veterans. jobs. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Benefits & Compensation

Life Balance – While the role includes occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime (all compensated), our team values efficiency and balance, ensuring manageable workloads. Who We’re Looking For:

achieving PA passionate about pediatric neurosurgery and committed to excellence in patient care.

Prior experience in surgery and/or pediatrics is preferred but not required—we welcome motivated candidates eager to learn.

Someone who thrives in a fast

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 Surgical (Pediatric Neurosurgery).

Key Skills

Pediatric NeurosurgerySurgical ProceduresPatient AssessmentPre-operative ManagementPost-operative ManagementAdvanced Assessment SkillsHistory CollectionPhysical ExaminationsLaboratory Test InterpretationTherapeutic Decision MakingChart DocumentationEmergency ResponseMedical Instruments ProficiencyPA-C CertificationBasic Life Support

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant Surgical (Pediatric Neurosurgery) at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) a 2.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Neurosurgery, Surgical Procedures, Patient Assessment, Pre-operative Management, Post-operative Management, Advanced Assessment Skills, History Collection, Physical Examinations. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides advanced medical care in a specialized surgical setting under surgeon direction, conducting complex procedures and managing pre-operative and post-operative patients. Key duties include assessing patient complaints, performing delegated minor surgical procedures, ord...

Benefits package: Overtime pay, Holiday pay, Comprehensive benefits package, 100% Paid medical premiums, Generous time off, Vacation time, Sick time, Longevity Pay. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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