Physician Assistant- ACTAT Surgery

UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)

2 months ago

Houston, TexasFull TimeSurgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) as a Physician Assistant- ACTAT Surgery in United States. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.

Key Responsibilities

operatively, contributing to a smooth recovery and the best possible outcomes. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team will be key to delivering high

Requirements

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

Benefits & Compensation

37 days PTO.

Pension plan offered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) as a Physician Assistant- ACTAT Surgery.

Key Skills

Vein HarvestingVenous LinesDrive LinesArterial LinesSuturingFirst Assist in SurgeryWound CareLVAD DressingsHemodialysisHemodynamicsCardiothoracic SurgeryPre-operative ManagementPost-operative ManagementPatient AssessmentSurgical Procedures

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician Assistant- ACTAT Surgery position at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

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 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.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Vein Harvesting, Venous Lines, Drive Lines, Arterial Lines, Suturing, First Assist in Surgery, Wound Care, LVAD Dressings. 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 a surgeon's direction, conducting complex procedures like vein harvesting and managing wound care, including LVAD dressings for heart failure patients. Responsibilities also involve managing patient care b...

Benefits package: 100% paid medical premiums, Generous time off (37-38 days/year), Longevity pay after 2 years, Retirement/pension plan, Free financial counseling, Free mental health counseling, Gym membership discounts, Employee discounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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