Orthopedic Surgery PA - First Assist & Clinic Lead

HCA Healthcare; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice

Medical, behavioral health, dental and

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Wellbeing resources

Family-focused benefits

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake seeks an orthopedic surgery PA with first assist interests or experience to support a busy orthopedic surgeon in southeast Houston, TX. Open to new grad PAs who demonstrate strong orthopedic interest or experience.

The role includes running an independent clinic with the attending surgeon, evaluating consultations in ED and on the floor at two facilities, assisting in the OR, and supporting patient care in clinic with prescriptions.

Qualifications

• Certification as a PA with ability to obtain or maintain Texas license.
• New graduate PAs welcome if they have strong orthopedic interest or experience.
• Preference for candidates with orthopedic surgery exposure.

Responsibilities

• Run independent clinic alongside Attending Orthopedic Surgeon.
• Evaluate independent Orthopedic Consults in Emergency Department and on the Floor at two facilities.
• Assist in the Operating Room with procedures, positioning, and closure.
• Assist in clinical setting with patient issues and prescriptions.
• Exposure to teaching and sport coverage opportunities if desired.

Skills

First assist experience

Orthopedic surgery exposure

Education

PA certification

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake seeks an orthopedic surgery PA with first assist interests or experience to support a busy orthopedic surgeon in southeast Houston, TX. Open to new grad PAs who demonstrate strong orthopedic interest or experience.

The role includes running an independent clinic with the attending surgeon, evaluating consultations in ED and on the floor at two facilities, assisting in the OR, and supporting patient care in clinic with prescriptions.