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JobsPhysician Assistant JobsHealthcare Jobs in TexasPhysician Assistant Surgical (Pedi Surgery)

No salary listed — similar Physician Assistant roles pay ~$126k (median of 29 jobs)

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UTHealth Houston
Houston, Texas

Physician Assistant Surgical (Pedi Surgery)

Physician AssistantFull-Time
Posted 56m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time surgical PA in pediatric surgery at UTHealth Houston. Provides advanced patient care under surgeon supervision. Benefits include 100% paid medical, pension, and generous time off.

Join UTHealth Houston as a Physician Assistant – Pediatric Surgery in Houston, Texas. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 38 days PTO.
  • Pension plan offered.
  • Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
  • Free financial and legal counseling
  • Free mental health counseling services
  • Gym membership discounts and wellness programs
  • Other employee discounts

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UTHealth Houston as a Physician Assistant – Pediatric Surgery.

Key Responsibilities

The Surgical Physician Assistant provides advanced patient care in a specialized surgical setting under the supervision of a surgeon. Responsibilities include managing pre- and post-operative care, performing minor surgical procedures, and assisting with clinical decision-making.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree as a Physician Assistant and be certified by the NCCPA. Additionally, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and the ability to reside and work in Texas are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Surgical patient carePhysical examinationsDiagnostic test interpretationPre-operative carePost-operative careMinor surgical proceduresTreatment planningClinical decision-makingPatient educationEmergency responseMedical documentationSurgical instrument proficiency

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.

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About UTHealth Houston

Higher Education
Houston, TX
51-200 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time – around 37-38 days per year)
Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
Retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and wellness programs
Other employee discounts

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