General Surgery PA: Hands-On OR & Patient-Centered Care

Vital City Med; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid licensing fees

DEA expenses coverage

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Vital City Med in Brownsville, TX seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our General Surgery team. This full-time, onsite role collaborates with experienced surgeons to deliver comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient care in a busy hospital setting.

The PA will participate in rounds, assist in the operating room, manage orders, educate patients on care plans, and support smooth admissions and discharges.

Qualifications

• PA degree from an accredited program.
• Board-certified Physician Assistant (PA-C).
• Active Texas State Licensure and DEA registration.
• BLS certification mandatory.
• ATLS certification to be obtained within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient care, including rounds and assessments.
• Collaborate with supervising surgeon for evaluations, diagnoses, and health analyses.
• Write and manage patient care orders to support admissions and discharges.
• Educate patients on pre-operative and post-operative care plans.
• Assist in operating room procedures, minor procedures, and ED/ICU consults.
• Maintain strong communication with patients and families, ensuring confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical assessments

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Board certification as a Physician Assistant

State Licensure as a Physician Assistant

DEA License

BLS - American Heart Association

ATLS within 12 months

Job description

Vital City Med in Brownsville, TX seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our General Surgery team. This full-time, onsite role collaborates with experienced surgeons to deliver comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient care in a busy hospital setting.

The PA will participate in rounds, assist in the operating room, manage orders, educate patients on care plans, and support smooth admissions and discharges.