Pediatric Surgery Physician Assistant

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plan with employer matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Houston is seeking a Physician Assistant to support a busy pediatric surgery group. This role is open to established PAs or new graduates with strong pediatric experience. Responsibilities include rounding on patients, assisting in surgeries, and managing post-operative care. The position offers extensive benefits, including medical coverage, 401(k) contributions, and paid malpractice. A full commitment to patient care and a passion for pediatric surgery are essential.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Physician Assistant is required.
• Must maintain an active Texas medical license.
• New graduates must have pediatric surgery experience or passion.

Responsibilities

• Rounding on patients in the pediatric surgery group.
• Assist in the operating room and see consults.
• Manage post-operative patients and conduct clinic days.

Skills

Pediatric surgery experience

People-oriented

Ability to learn

Education

Certification as a Physician Assistant

Active Texas medical license

Job description

Job Summary

In support of a busy pediatric surgery group at Woman’s Hospital of Texas. Position open to established PAs or new graduates interested in the pediatric surgery service line.

Responsibilities

• Rounding on patients
• Seeing consults & newborn circumcisions in the hospital
• First assisting in the operating room
• Seeing new/established/post‑operative patients on clinic days
• Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm schedule
• Call approximately 6 weeknights a month and every 5th weekend
• Will cover Woman’s Hospital of Texas, HCA Houston Clear Lake & satellite locations

Qualifications

• Certification as a Physician Assistant
• Ability to obtain or maintain an active Texas medical license
• New grad PA's will be considered – must have strong pediatric surgery experience or passion for pediatric surgery
• Must be people‑oriented and willing to learn

Benefits

• Paid malpractice
• Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
• Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Time off, including disability coverage
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Family‑focused and voluntary benefits