Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery PA—First Assist & Clinics

Comunidade Metodista; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Division of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital. The APP collaborates with attending surgeons, residents, and staff to provide comprehensive pediatric care in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities include exams, test ordering, first-call duties, surgical assistance, and running clinics while maintaining records and coordinating with families. Texas license and BLS/DEA are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physician assistant studies; bachelor’s accepted per graduation requirements.
• Current Texas Physician Assistant license; BLS and DEA registrations.
• Experience in pediatric orthopedics and Epic EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform physical examinations.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests as appropriate.
• Serve as first-call provider in the on-call schedule.
• Assist in reductions and surgeries as needed.
• Run inpatient and outpatient clinics and document care appropriately.
• Coordinate with physicians, residents, and families to plan care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and care plans.

Skills

Pediatric orthopedic experience

Communication skills

Epic EMR experience

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies

Current TX PA license

BLS Certification

DEA certification

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Division of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital. The APP collaborates with attending surgeons, residents, and staff to provide comprehensive pediatric care in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities include exams, test ordering, first-call duties, surgical assistance, and running clinics while maintaining records and coordinating with families. Texas license and BLS/DEA are required.