General Surgery PA - OR First Assistant & Growth

Able Care Health Center; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid licensing and certification fees

DEA expenses coverage

Health insurance options

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Able Care Health Center in Grand Prairie, Texas is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant (PA-C) focused on General Surgery. You will work onsite with a general surgeon, providing comprehensive care across pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include rounds, orders, admissions/discharges, and assisting in the OR during laparoscopic/robotic procedures. Licensure, DEA, and BLS required; ATLS within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies required.
• Board certification as a Physician Assistant required.
• Texas state licensure required.
• DEA license required.
• BLS certification required.
• ATLS certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and treatment in collaboration with supervising physician.
• Conduct daily rounds to evaluate progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Write medical orders, facilitate admissions/discharges, and coordinate follow-ups.
• Assist in operating room as first assistant during laparoscopic/robotic surgeries.
• Educate and counsel patients and families on pre- and post-operative care.

Skills

Direct patient care

Rounding and care coordination

Team collaboration

Education and counseling

Education

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Board Certification as a Physician Assistant

Texas state licensure

DEA License

BLS (American Heart Association)

ATLS certification within 12 months of hire

Job description

Able Care Health Center in Grand Prairie, Texas is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant (PA-C) focused on General Surgery. You will work onsite with a general surgeon, providing comprehensive care across pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include rounds, orders, admissions/discharges, and assisting in the OR during laparoscopic/robotic procedures. Licensure, DEA, and BLS required; ATLS within 12 months.