Physician Assistant (LTC Rounding)

2 months ago
United States$150k–200kFull TimePhysician Assistant
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Job Description

About the Role

Join Principle Health Systems as a Physician Assistant (LTC Rounding) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive patient rounding at designated SNF and LTAC facilities
  • Perform thorough histories, physical exams, and pain assessments
  • Develop and manage pain treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician
  • Order/interpret diagnostic tests and adjust medications as appropriate

Requirements

  • Pain management, rounding/geriatrics experience required
  • Master’s degree or higher in Nursing (NP) or Physician Assistant Studies (PA)
  • Current Texas licensure as NP or PA
  • Active DEA registration (or ability to obtain)

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $150,000 to $200,000 annually.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Principle Health Systems as a Physician Assistant (LTC Rounding).

Key Skills

Pain ManagementPatient RoundingGeriatricsHistory TakingPhysical ExamsPain AssessmentTreatment PlanningDiagnostic InterpretationPalliative CareChronic Pain ManagementPre-Procedure VisitsComplianceOpioid StewardshipEMR DocumentationCollaborationCritical Thinking
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (LTC Rounding) at Principle Health Systems a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Primary Care position at Principle Health Systems 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.

Compensation Analysis

Principle Health Systems lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $150k to $200k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Transparent compensation ($150k–$200k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pain Management, Patient Rounding, Geriatrics, History Taking, Physical Exams, Pain Assessment, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Interpretation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Advanced Practice Provider will deliver high-quality, patient-centered pain management services across skilled nursing facilities, long-term acute care hospitals, and clinic locations, including routine rounding and specialized compliance visits.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401k Matching, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Primary Care physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Principle Health Systems

Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, Texas
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401k Matching
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago