Pediatric Cardiac ICU Physician Assistant — Lead Frontline Care

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums for full‑t‑

Generous time off & holidays

Longevity pay

Retirement/pension plan

Wellbeing programs and discounts

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant) to join the Children’s Heart Institute ICU. You will deliver front-line patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team within an academic health center.

The role requires Texas PA licensure, NCCPA certification, BLS, and PALS, with a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant. Rotating 12-hour shifts and a strong focus on patient education and family engagement are included in the schedule.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the NCCPA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced medical care to patients with congenital heart disease in an inpatient setting.
• Follow delegation protocols and collaborate with other health care professionals to document and manage care.
• Coordinate and implement the patient’s plan of care, including follow-up with consult services as needed.
• Order and interpret basic labs, diagnostic tests and radiographs; ensure timely follow-up of results.
• Perform regular bedside follow-up to evaluate and adjust the daily plan of care with supervising physician input.
• Educate patients and families about medical processes, medications, nutrition, and preventive health care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Respond to emergencies including code response and CPR in the ICU.

Skills

Texas Licensure

NCCPA Certification

BLS

PALS

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant

PA licensure in Texas

Job description

UTHealth Houston is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant) to join the Children’s Heart Institute ICU. You will deliver front-line patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team within an academic health center.

The role requires Texas PA licensure, NCCPA certification, BLS, and PALS, with a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant. Rotating 12-hour shifts and a strong focus on patient education and family engagement are included in the schedule.