Perioperative Surgical PA — First-Assist in OR, On-Call

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist seeks a Surgical Physician Assistant to provide advanced practice care under physician supervision, including peri‑operative management, direct patient care, and independent interventions when licensed. The PA will assist in surgeries and coordinate across inpatient/outpatient settings.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, NCCPA certification, Texas licensure, and at least one year of surgical experience, with strong English communication and teamwork skills to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited PA program.
• Graduate from NCCPA-accredited Physician Assistant program.
• One year of surgical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as clinical resource and patient advocate.
• Participate in independent rounding with physicians/surgeons.
• Provide coaching on effective communication and serve as a first call for hospital staff.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical judgment

Communication

Team collaboration

Autonomy

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

NCCPA-accredited PA program graduate

Job description

Houston Methodist seeks a Surgical Physician Assistant to provide advanced practice care under physician supervision, including peri‑operative management, direct patient care, and independent interventions when licensed. The PA will assist in surgeries and coordinate across inpatient/outpatient settings.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, NCCPA certification, Texas licensure, and at least one year of surgical experience, with strong English communication and teamwork skills to support