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Physician Assistant / WHNP - OBGYN - Kelsey Seybold Clinic - Summer Creek

Physician AssistantFull-time

Listed compensation

$113k-$174k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care.

As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

General Role Description

At Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, our Obstetrics and Gynecology Department consists of specialists whose focus is women’s health. They are responsible for general gynecological medical care for women, but also provide care related to pregnancy and the reproductive system.

As an APC in OB/GYN your responsibilities would be concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of general health problems, but you would focus on ailments specific to the female anatomy, such as breast and cervical cancer, urinary tract and pelvic disorders, and hormonal disorders.

As an APC in the obstetrics and gynecological department your focus would include treating and counseling women throughout their pregnancy, from giving prenatal diagnoses and postpartum care. The role of the gynecological APC provider at Kelsey Seybold spans the adult lifetime of woman’s care and needs.

Kelsey-Seybold OB/GYN APCs are women’s health specialists. An obstetrical and gynecological provider at Kelsey Seybold could expect to have the opportunity to grow intellectually and professionally over her or his entire career. Our patients are diverse and open to our unique manner of integrated and respectful care, meeting their needs with an emphasis on patient satisfaction and evidence-based care.

You Can Count on Kelsey-Seybold OB/GYN APCs For

  • Complete obstetrical prenatal care
  • Family planning
  • Well-woman exams
  • Vaccinations and screenings, including gynecological cancer and breast cancer screening.
  • Treatment of menstrual disorders, gynecological problems, and menopause
  • In-office procedures to your skill level that are common to the practice as they relate to gynecological conditions and needs and contraception.
  • The role of the APC would include working closely and in collaboration with your supervising OB/GYN physician in a shared practice model.

What Makes an Optum Career Different?

As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license

We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients

We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate from an Accredited School of Physician Assistant Studies/Accredited Masters of Science in Nursing Program.
  • Licensed in the State of Texas.
  • Board Certified and/or Board Eligible.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $113,000 - $173,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care, including prenatal, postpartum, and general gynecological health services. They will work in a shared practice model with a supervising physician to diagnose, treat, and counsel patients on women's health issues.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and hold a valid Texas license. Board certification or eligibility is required to practice in this clinical role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Menopause treatmentPatient counselingClinical diagnosis

OB/GYN — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active OB/GYN listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 62% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$144k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the OB/GYN market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$113k–$174kOB/GYN median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$148k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
OB/GYN listings in Texas6 active63 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 12% remote · 62% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physician Assistant listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment306 active listings, Nov 2026
OB/GYN hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 33 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 24 postings, 36 closed
New OB/GYN listings306 in the last 30 days260 the 30 days before (+18%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index1,648 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$144k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 25 employers
10
<$140k
5
$140k-160k
7
$160k-180k
6
$180k-200k
4
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Clinic Director - Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.6this job 3.0
Better work-life than 40% of Ob/gyn (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 62 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Humble

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,589/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.