Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant – Onsite Surgical Team

Genial General Hospital; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans (401k/IRA)

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability coverage

Training opportunities

Job summary

Genial General Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas, is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our orthopedic surgical team. This full-time, onsite role offers a competitive USD 140,000 to 180,000 salary based on experience and a supportive, collaborative culture focused on delivering high-quality patient care.

You will work within a state-of-the-art surgical center, assist in outpatient assessments, and participate in trauma responses, with opportunities for professional growth and specialization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Texas licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• Certification by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants).
• Minimum of 1 year hands-on experience in emergency medicine, trauma, or orthopedic surgery.
• Proficient clinical and diagnostic skills in trauma assessment and stabilization.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to trauma alerts and assess patients with orthopedic injuries.
• Stabilize patients and implement immediate interventions for acute concerns.
• Assist in resuscitation during orthopedic emergencies.
• Collaborate with surgeons and team to develop patient's care plans.
• Conduct physical exams and interpret radiology and labs to guide treatment.
• Administer medications, including pain management per guidelines.
• Assist with joint aspirations and injections under supervision.
• Educate patients and families on post-op care and rehab.

Skills

Trauma assessment

Stabilization

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Accredited Physician Assistant program

Texas licensure as PA

NCCPA certification

Tools

EMR systems familiarity

Job description

Genial General Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas, is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our orthopedic surgical team. This full-time, onsite role offers a competitive USD 140,000 to 180,000 salary based on experience and a supportive, collaborative culture focused on delivering high-quality patient care.

You will work within a state-of-the-art surgical center, assist in outpatient assessments, and participate in trauma responses, with opportunities for professional growth and specialization